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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital (Parentheticals) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Limited Partners Common |  |  |
Distributions declared and paid | $ 0.94 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.93
Limited Partners Preferred |  |  |
Distributions declared and paid | $ 0.87 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.86

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