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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] |  |  |
Accretion of interest on bond | $ 5.7 | $ 5.3 | $ 5.0

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