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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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ASU 2018-02 Reclassification from AOCI, Tax Effect |
Income taxes |
Cumulative effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2018-02 | $ 0.6

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