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New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - Forecast Adjustment - ASU-Leases $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
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Minimum |
Recently issued accounting standards |
Aggregate lease liability | $ 50
Right-to-use asset | 50
Maximum |
Recently issued accounting standards |
Aggregate lease liability | 70
Right-to-use asset | $ 70

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- Definition Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from operating lease. + References No definition available. + Details
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