Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities, Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying Amount
Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Long-term debt, including current portion	[1]	$ 4,104,255	$ 4,105,596
Fair Value
Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Long-term debt, including current portion	[1]	$ 4,552,330	$ 4,376,875

[1] Amounts reflect the classification of debt issuance costs as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. See Note 2, Accounting Pronouncements for more information on the adoption of ASU 2015-03.