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Consolidated Statements of Common Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
| Common stock dividends (in dollars per share) | $ 1.80 | $ 1.70 | $ 1.58 |