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Transfers Of Financial Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items] |  |
Cash From Financing Activities Related To The Change In Short-Term Borrowings Due To The Securitization Transactions | $ 129.0 | $ 139.3
Securitization Transaction Fees | 0.7 | $ 1.1
Accounts Receivable Program |  |
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items] |  |
Seasonal Limit | $ 490.0 |

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