Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Classifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities
Net (Gain) Loss on Securities	$ (428)	$ (598)	$ (1,508)	$ (692)
Income Tax Expense	173		611
Net of Tax	(255)		(897)
Total Reclassifications for the Period	$ (255)		$ (897)

Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for other comprehensive income.

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Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income for unrealized gain (loss) realized upon the sale of available-for-sale securities.

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