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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
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Other Matters

Commitments, contingencies and other matters

We, along with a number of our subsidiaries, are defendants in judicial and administrative proceedings involving matters incidental to our business. We do not believe that any material liability will be imposed as a result of these matters.

Media Voluntary Retirement Program

During the first quarter of 2016, we initiated a Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP) at our Media Segment. Under the VRP, Media employees meeting certain eligibility requirements were offered buyout payments in exchange for voluntarily retiring. Based on actual acceptances through March 31, 2016, we have accrued a VRP separation obligation totaling $9.5 million as of March 31, 2016. We expect additional VRP charges to be recognized until the completion of the plan in the second quarter of 2016. Upon separation, employees accepting the VRP will receive salary continuation payments primarily based on years of service, the majority of which will occur evenly over the next 12 month period.