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Recent Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2013-11 (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014
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New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] |
Reclassification of Unrecognized Tax Benefit Amount | $ 4.7

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