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Valuation Valuation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Valuation [Abstract]
Senior notes, estimated fair value	$ 84.4	$ 85.6

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Valuation [Abstract]

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The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission.

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