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Stockholders' Equity - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Equity [Abstract] |
Net amount of settlement gains (losses) on derivative instruments included in accumulated OCI to be amortized over next 12 months, before tax | $ (5.2)
Net amount of settlement gains (losses) on derivative instruments included in accumulated OCI to be amortized over next 12 months, after tax | $ (3.9)

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