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Compensation Plans Non Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Net Profits Plan [Member] - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Total Cash Payments, Made or Accrued under Profit Sharing Plan | $ 410,000 | $ 2,600,000 | $ 3,600,000 | $ 8,100,000
Cash Payments Made or Accrued under Profit Sharing Plan Related to Divestiture Proceeds |  |  | $ 3,800,000 | $ 8,300,000

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