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Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested | $ 1,100,000,000 |
Installment payment received for sale of subsidiary |  | $ 117,384,000
CCAL [Member] |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 77.60% |
inclusive of foreign currency derivative [Domain] |  |
Installment payment received for sale of subsidiary | $ 124,000,000 |

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