Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

7. Income Taxes

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company reduced its provision for unrecognized tax benefits by $6,989. The reduction followed settlements with and an audit by certain taxing authorities during 2012 which led the Company to update its evaluation of the administrative practices in other states and whether the positions taken in those states were effectively settled.