Schedule II - Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

			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:
2017	$	10,479	$	7,024	$	989		$	10,423		$	8,069
2016	9,835		8,302		851			8,509			10,479
2015	9,511		11,343		1,012			12,031			9,835

* 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.