Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023 shares
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] \| Equal Installments [Member]
Cancelled stock incentive plans
Share-based payment vesting period, years	3 years
Performance Share Units [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Cancelled stock incentive plans
Percentage of achievement of share price based on target award	25.00%
Performance Share Units [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Cancelled stock incentive plans
Percentage of achievement of share price based on target award	100.00%
Management Incentive Plan [Member]
Cancelled stock incentive plans
Common stock reserved for issuance	1,999,869
401K [Member]
Cancelled stock incentive plans
Maximum empoyee contribution	75.00%
Maximum portion of base salary to defer under non-qualified deferred compensation plan	100.00%
Maximum Portion of Base Salary to Defer under Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan	4.00%

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Percentage of achievement of share price based on target award.

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Stock based and long term compensation.

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