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	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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Other, net of tax			2,700
Government Authorities [Member]
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Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions		$ 1,750	$ 234	$ 645	$ 406	$ 466

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