Common Stock Repurchase Program

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Common Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]

Common Stock Repurchase Program

(8) Common Stock Repurchase Program

The Company's Common Stock repurchase program expired on March 31, 2011.  There were no repurchases of Common Stock made under the program during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company repurchased 1,547,749 and 2,164,840 shares, respectively, under the program for aggregate purchase prices of $28.2 million and $39.4 million, respectively.  On a cumulative basis during 2009 and 2010, the Company repurchased 4,168,238 shares under the program for an aggregate purchase price of $71.2 million, or an average purchase price per share of $17.08.