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Compensation Plans (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares | Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 5,455 | $ 6,868
Performance Shares [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 3 years |
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 2,500 | 2,900
Unrecognized stock based compensation expense | $ 14,200 |
Performance Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Multiplier Applied to PSU Awards at Settlement | 0 |
Performance Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Multiplier Applied to PSU Awards at Settlement | 2.00 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 2,500 | $ 3,200
Unrecognized stock based compensation expense | $ 12,900 |
Number of Shares Represented by Each RSU | shares | 1 |

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