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