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Long-Term Debt - Schedule Of Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (Details) | Jun. 30, 2017
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December 31, 2017 and Each Fiscal Quarter Thereafter [Member] | Amended and Restated Credit Agreement [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio | 2.50

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