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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - HECO (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Less: amortization of net loss, prior service gain and transition obligation included in net periodic benefit cost, tax benefits | $ 3,630 | $ 2,405 | $ 7,476 | $ 4,878
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes | 3,184 | 2,095 | 6,568 | 4,257
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries |  |  |  |
Less: amortization of net loss, prior service gain and transition obligation included in net periodic benefit cost, tax benefits | 3,195 | 2,142 | 6,590 | 4,354
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes | $ 3,184 | $ 2,095 | $ 6,568 | $ 4,257

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- Definition The amount of income taxes on the reclassification adjustments on pension and post retirement benefits for the accounting impact of the decisions issued by the Public Utilities Commission. + References No definition available. + Details
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