Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans (Summary of Shares Authorized and Available for Future Issuance Under Benefit and Compensation Plans) (Details) shares in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019 shares
Profit sharing and savings plan [Member]
Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans
Shares authorized for issuance under compensation and benefit plans	4,200
Shares available for future issuance under compensation and benefit plans	349
Employee stock purchase plan [Member]
Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans
Shares authorized for issuance under compensation and benefit plans	4,250
Shares available for future issuance under compensation and benefit plans	551
Stock option [Member] \| Restricted stock [Member]
Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans
Shares authorized for issuance under compensation and benefit plans	34,650
Shares available for future issuance under compensation and benefit plans	5,749

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