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Supplemental Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Supplemental Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 100.00% |  |
Senior Subordinated 6.25% Notes |  |  |
Schedule Of Supplemental Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Senior Subordinated Notes, interest rate | 6.25% | 6.25% | 6.25%

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