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Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) Location | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2019
Leases [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of locations | Location | 3 |  |
Lessee operating lease, incremental borrowing rate |  |  | 5.25%
Lease expense | $ | $ 0.5 | $ 0.5 |

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