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Income Taxes Tax Return Filing Determinations and Elections (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 8 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 19, 2009 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Oct. 06, 2009
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition Date |  |  | Oct. 06, 2009
Formation of LLP | Aug. 19, 2009 |  |
Income Tax Contingency, Federal Statutory Rate for Foreign Shareholders |  | 30.00% |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | IRS NOPA [Member] |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Adjustment Recorded |  | $ 0 |

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