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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2013 Litigation matters [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Litigation matters [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Litigation accruals on an undiscounted basis |  |  | $ 4.7 | $ 4.4
Operating lease obligations [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Lease and rental expense included in costs and expenses | 22.0 | 22.4 |  |
Other claims [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Claims against various parties related to contractual agreements | 45.8 |  |  |
Claims against us related to contractual agreements | $ 43.3 |  |  |

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- Definition As part of our normal business activities we occasionally have claims made against us as a result of disputes related to contractual agreements or other communications. These matters are in various stages of assessment and the ultimate outcome of such disputes cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. However, in our opinion, the likelihood of a material adverse outcome to us resulting from such disputes is remote. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the combined total of loss contingency liabilities. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14326-108349 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 5 -Paragraph 9, 10, 11, 12 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
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