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Share Buyback Program Narrative (Details) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	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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