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Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Contributions (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Minimum funding requirement | $ 0
Expected contributions (approximations) | 0
Supplemental Defined Benefit Plans |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Expected contributions (approximations) | $ 1,317

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- Definition Defined benefit plan and other post retirement plan expected contributions for the full next fiscal year as of the current fiscal year-end. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Defined benefit plan and other post retirement plan minimum funding required. + References No definition available. + Details
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