Income Taxes - Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Income Taxes
Reserve for income taxes, net of Federal benefit for uncertain tax positions	$ 270

Represents information pertaining to income tax reserve for uncertain tax positions.

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