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Equity Compensation and Other Benefit Plans - Deferred Compensation Plans (Details) - Deferred Compensation Plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred Compensation Activity |  |  |
Deferrable compensation by the employee, maximum | 100.00% |  |
Non-employee directors | $ (278) | $ 131 |
Undistributed Income Deferred | 2,743 |  | $ 2,687
Liability Under Deferred Plans | 2,628 |  | 2,836
Non-employee directors |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Activity |  |  |
Non-employee directors | (278) | $ 131 |
Undistributed Income Deferred | 2,743 |  | 2,687
Liability Under Deferred Plans | $ 2,628 |  | $ 2,836

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