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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Other Intangibles (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Trade names and trademarks |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible asset, gross carrying amount | $ 113.2 | $ 113.1
Other |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible asset, gross carrying amount | $ 22.1 | $ 21.9

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