Income Taxes: CARES Act (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Amount of Payroll Tax (Social Security Employment Tax) Deferral Allowed Under the CARES Act	$ 2,900

Amount of Payroll Tax (Social Security Employment Tax) Deferral Allowed Under the CARES Act

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