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Chapter 11 Proceedings and Ability to continue as a Going Concern - Payments due on Certain Indebtedness and Forbearance Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 15, 2019
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest payment on debt		$ 69.0
Senior Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes, 7.75 Percent due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate on debt		7.75%
Senior Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes, 8.25 Percent due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate on debt		8.25%
Senior Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes, 6.80% due 2037
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate on debt		6.80%
Term Loan Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Quarterly payment on debt	$ 12.5