Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows (in thousands):

			Proportionate
			Share of		Accumulated
			Telesat Other		Other
	Postretirement		Comprehensive		Comprehensive
	Benefits		Loss		Loss
Balance at January 1, 2013	$	(17,653)	$	(19,741)	$	(37,394)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		3,102		7,996		11,098
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		5,380		—		5,380
Net current-period other comprehensive income		8,482		7,996		16,478
Balance at December 31, 2013		(9,171)		(11,745)		(20,916)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		—		920		920
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		129		—		129
Net current-period other comprehensive income		129		920		1,049
Balance at June 30, 2014	$	(9,042)	$	(10,825)	$	(19,867)

Schedule of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Income Tax Effects

The components of other comprehensive income and related tax effects are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014							2013
	Before-Tax			Tax		Net-of-Tax		Before-Tax			Tax		Net-of-Tax
	Amount			Provision		Amount		Amount			(Provision) Benefit		Amount
Amortization of prior service credits and   net actuarial loss	$	103	(a)	$	(38)	$	65	$	1,513	(a)	$	(578)	$	935
Proportionate share of Telesat Holdco   other comprehensive income (loss)		355			(134)		221		(718)			274		(444)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	458		$	(172)	$	286	$	795		$	(304)	$	491
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014							2013
	Before-Tax			Tax		Net-of-Tax		Before-Tax			Tax		Net-of-Tax
	Amount			Provision		Amount		Amount			Provision		Amount
Amortization of prior service credits and   net actuarial loss	$	206	(a)	$	(77)	$	129	$	3,014	(a)	$	(1,151)	$	1,863
Proportionate share of Telesat Holdco   other comprehensive income (loss)		1,481			(561)		920		—			—		—
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,687		$	(638)	$	1,049	$	3,014		$	(1,151)	$	1,863

(a) Reclassifications are included in general and administrative expenses.