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Supplemental Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details Textuals) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Supplemental Guarantor Non Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract] |
Percent of ownership of certain U.S. subsidiaries that fully and unconditionally guarantee the Senior Notes | 100.00%

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