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Income Taxes Income Taxes - NOL Usage Table (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021
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Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date | Dec. 31, 2029
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Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date | Dec. 31, 2040

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