Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Cash Equivalents) (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Maximum maturity of short-term investments purchased to be cash equivalents	90 days

Maximum maturity of short-term investments purchased to be cash equivalents.

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