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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] |  |  |
Accretion of interest on bond | $ 4.7 | $ 4.0 | $ 0

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