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Share Buyback Program Narrative (Details) shares in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2019 Program shares | Nov. 26, 2008 shares
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract] |  |
Common stock available for repurchase (in shares) | shares |  | 1,000
Common stock remaining available for repurchase (in shares) | shares | 341 |
Number of other repurchase programs outstanding | Program | 0 |
Number of stock repurchase programs other expired | Program | 0 |

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