Investment in Securities (Schedule of Investement Securities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 312,153	$ 322,087
Gross Unrealized Losses	8,537	19,960
Gross Unrealized Gains	2,923	112
Fair Value	317,767	341,935
State and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	308,403	315,345
Gross Unrealized Losses	8,537	19,960
Gross Unrealized Gains	2,923	112
Fair Value	314,017	335,193
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	3,750	6,742
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross Unrealized Gains
Fair Value	$ 3,750	$ 6,742

Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized gains on investments in available-for-sale securities recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI).

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Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized loss before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI).

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Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading.

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This item represents the cost of debt and equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any.

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