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Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Billed and Unbilled Contract Claims Subject to Uncertainty [Abstract] |  |
Receivables | $ 8,284 | $ 201
Unbilled receivables | 234,292 | 229,486
Long-term trade and unbilled receivables | $ 242,576 | $ 229,687

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