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Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Total Pension Plans Costs | $ 9.5 | $ 12.0

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- Definition Amount of cost (reversal of cost) for pension and other postretirement benefits. + References No definition available. + Details
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