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Benefit Plans (Carrying Value And Fair Market Value Of The Deferred Compensation Obligation for Company Stock Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Carrying value of deferred compensation obligation | $ 10.0 | $ 8.5
Fair market value of deferred compensation obligation | $ 16.7 | $ 13.4

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