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Severance and Other Charges (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Activity Related to Accrued Severance Charges

A summary of the activity related to the accrued severance charges, is as follows (in thousands):

Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	1,904
Payments			(591	)
Balance as of March 31, 2015		$	1,313

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Schedule of restructuring reserve by segment.

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