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Share Buyback Program Narrative (Details) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Oct. 04, 2019 USD ($) shares | Sep. 30, 2019 Program shares | Nov. 26, 2008 shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Common stock available for repurchase (in shares) |  |  | 1,000
Common stock remaining available for repurchase (in shares) |  | 341 |
Number of other repurchase programs outstanding | Program |  | 0 |
Number of stock repurchase programs other expired | Program |  | 0 |
Subsequent Event |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Common stock available for repurchase (in shares) | 1,000 |  |
Share Repurchase Program, Term | 1 year |  |
Stock repurchase program | $ | $ 5,000 |  |

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