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Employee Benefit Plans Change in Fair Value of Level 3 OPEB Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value | $ 46.5 | $ 35.7 | $ 35.3
Fair Value Level 3 OPEB Assets Remaining Held at the Reporting Date | (0.5) | 0.4 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements | $ 11.3 | $ 0 |

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