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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 
For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
 
 
Additions
 
 
 
Description
Balance at Beginning of Year

 
Charged to Costs and Expenses

 
Other

*
Deductions

**
Balance at End of Year

 
(In thousands)
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2011
$
15,284

 
$
3,977

 
$
2,112

 
$
8,966

 
$
12,407

2010
16,649

 
5,044

 
2,300

 
8,709

 
15,284

2009
13,691

 
12,152

 
1,412

 
10,606

 
16,649

* Allowance for doubtful accounts for companies acquired and recoveries.
** Uncollectible accounts written off.



All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of the conditions under which they are required, or because the information required is included in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.