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Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits Domestic and Foreign Pension and Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans (Footnote) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |
Net pension and postretirement benefits cost | $ 0.6

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