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Military Privatization Military Privatization (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 ASUS Contracts | Sep. 30, 2014 ASUS Contracts Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Period of Fixed Price Contracts to Operate and Maintain Water Systems at Various Military Bases |  |  | 50 years |
Contracted services |  |  |  | $ 2,600
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | $ 15,699 | $ 6,852 |  | $ 6,000

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