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401(k) Plan 401(k) Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
401(k) Plan [Abstract] |  |  |
Maximum contribution % of eligible pre-tax compensation allowed to participants of defined contribution plan | 50.00% |  |
Employer match | $ 7.0 | $ 7.6 | $ 7.2
Employer match, percent | 50.00% |  |
Employer match, percent of employees' compensation | 6.00% |  |
Percent of company stock purchased | 6.00% | 3.60% |

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