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Revenue Recognition - Reserves for Variable Consideration and Credit Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 30, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Adjustments to allowances | $ 1,400 | $ 1,400
Reimbursable expenses | 12,835 | 11,229
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |
Bad debt expense | $ 0 | $ 300

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