Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Accounts Receivables and Allowances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 132,089		$ 132,089		$ 153,565
Allowance for doubtful accounts	21,908		21,908		21,696
Provision for doubtful accounts	474	$ 11,900	424	$ 10,580
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	11,600	$ 12,100	11,600	$ 12,100	12,100
Billed Revenues
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	132,100		132,100		153,600
Unbilled Revenues
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 38,700		$ 38,700		$ 35,300