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Other Current and Non Current Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Income tax refund | $ 155.4
Income tax refund from IRS for income tax previously paid | 122.6
Income tax return from net operating loss | $ 32.8

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