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Supplemental Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jan. 31, 2013
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Senior Subordinated 8% Notes, Due December 1, 2015 |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Senior Subordinated Notes, interest rate |  |  | 8.00%
Senior Subordinated 6.25% Notes |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Senior Subordinated Notes, interest rate | 6.25% | 6.25% | 6.25%

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