Schedule II - Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

			Additions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Other		*	Deductions		**	Balance at End of Year
	(In thousands)
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
2016	$	9,835	$	8,302	$	851		$	8,509		$	10,479
2015	9,511		11,343		1,012			12,031			9,835
2014	10,085		8,548		1,335			10,457			9,511

* Recoveries.

** Uncollectible accounts written off.

All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of the conditions under which they are required, or because the information required is included in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.