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Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Billed and Unbilled Contract Claims Subject to Uncertainty [Abstract]

Schedule Of Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables

	December 31,
	2013				2012
Receivables	$	8,284			$	201
Unbilled receivables	234,292				229,486
	$	242,576			$	229,687

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