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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Accretion of interest on bond	$ 11.8	$ 5.7	$ 5.3

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Accretion of interest on bond

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