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Subsequent Events Debt Amendment (Details) - Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement [Member] - Subsequent Event [Member]	Jan. 20, 2017
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EBITDA ratio	4.25
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Debt Instrument [Line Items]
EBITDA ratio	4.00
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Period Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
EBITDA ratio	3.75
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Period Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
EBITDA ratio	3.50
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Period Four [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
EBITDA ratio	3.00

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