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Discontinued Operations, Assets Held for Sale - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
USAO NJ and DOJ | Forecast | Commercial Business Segment |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Proceeds from Legal Settlements | $ 685

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