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Operating Segments -Summarized Financial Information by Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
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Defined benefit pension and other postretirement (costs) credits included in corporate and other | $ (1.9) | $ 1.0 | $ (15.7) | $ 3.1

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