Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 14) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2014	$ 190.5
2015	190.3
2016	190.8
2017	191.0
2018	191.6
2019-2023	958.8
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2014	65.5
2015	52.9
2016	49.5
2017	47.1
2018	44.7
2019-2023	184.4
Medicare Part D Subsidy [Abstract]
2014	1.3
2015	1.3
2016	1.3
2017	1.3
2018	1.2
2019-2023	$ 5.4

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