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Effect of New Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Quantitative Effect of New Accounting Standard - Debt Issuance Costs |  | $ 18.8
Scenario, Forecast [Member] |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Quantitative Effect of New Accounting Standard - Debt Issuance Costs | $ 15.5 |

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