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Equity Investees (Consolidated Financial Statements Related to Equity Investees) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Genesis’ share of operating earnings | $ 18,312 | $ 15,703 | $ 52,834 | $ 51,491
Amortization of excess purchase price | (3,873) | (3,873) | (11,618) | (11,618)
Net equity in earnings | 14,439 | 11,830 | 41,216 | 39,873
Distributions received | $ 16,757 | $ 19,512 | $ 55,716 | $ 58,058

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