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Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Pension Benefits [Member]
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| Components of net periodic benefit expense | ||||
| Service cost | $ 5,413 | $ 5,051 | $ 10,826 | $ 10,102 |
| Interest cost | 7,518 | 7,217 | 15,036 | 14,434 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (10,823) | (10,528) | (21,646) | (21,056) |
| Amortization of transition asset | (1) | 2 | (2) | 4 |
| Amortization of prior service cost | (1,442) | (1,442) | (2,884) | (2,884) |
| Amortization of gains | 5,874 | 3,747 | 11,748 | 7,494 |
| Settlements | 1,750 | 1,725 | 3,500 | 3,450 |
| Benefit expense | 8,289 | 5,772 | 16,578 | 11,544 |
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Post Retirement Benefits [Member]
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| Components of net periodic benefit expense | ||||
| Interest cost | 405 | 433 | 810 | 866 |
| Amortization of prior service cost | (338) | (338) | (676) | (676) |
| Amortization of gains | (106) | (176) | (212) | (351) |
| Benefit expense | $ (39) | $ (81) | $ (78) | $ (161) |
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- Definition
The amount of gains or losses recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the prior service cost or credit recognized in net periodic benefit cost relating to benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the transition obligation or asset recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net gain (loss) recognized in net periodic benefit cost as a result of an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. Examples of transactions that constitute a settlement include (a) making lump-sum cash payments to plan participants in exchange for their rights to receive specified benefits and (b) purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts to cover vested benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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