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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Changes in unrealized losses on marketable debt securities, tax | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ (0.2)
Amortization of pension and postretirement plans actuarial loss and prior service cost, tax | $ (0.3) | $ (0.6) | $ (0.7) | $ (1.1)

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