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Commitments And Contingencies (Debt Covenant Ratios) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014
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Leverage Ratio | 4.40 | 4.56 | 4.61 | 4.62 | 4.65 | 4.59 | 4.38
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio | 1.56 | 1.48 | 1.45 | 1.40 | 1.42 | 1.44 | 1.48

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