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Equity Investees (Consolidated Financial Statements Related To Equity Investees) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2011
Equity Investees [Abstract] |  |
Genesis' share of operating earnings | $ 6,038 | $ 4,339
Amortization of excess purchase price | (2,546) | (1,142)
Net equity in earnings | 3,492 | 3,197
Distributions received | $ 10,225 | $ 6,500

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