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Cash and Cash Equivalents
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk and original maturities of three months or less at acquisition. Restricted and designated cash and investments totaling $8.4 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are included in other non-current assets per the consolidated balance sheet.  The restricted funds represent deposits required by state agencies for self-insurance purposes and other designated funds that are earmarked for a specific purpose and not for general business use.