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S000001259 [Member] Shareholder Fees	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)
LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND \| LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND
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Shareholder Fee, Other	$ 0

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