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Industry Segments (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Corporate Overhead Footnote |  |
General and administrative expense | $ 11,394 | $ 9,911
Depreciation and amortization | 554 | 581
Interest expense | 4,531 | 4,152
Other general corporate (income) expense, net | 562 | 562
Total | $ 17,041 | $ 15,206

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