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Stock Based Compensation Stock Based Compensation Option Awards Granted (Details) shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 shares
Employee Stock Plan [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 0

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