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Benefit Plans (Effects of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Effect on total of service and interest cost, One-Percentage-Point Increase | 6.80%
Effect on total of service and interest cost, One-Percentage-Point Decrease | (6.00%)
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation, One-Percentage-Point Increase | 6.70%
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation, One-Percentage-Point Decrease | (5.80%)

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