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New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification | $ 12

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- Definition Represents the quantification of the effect of adopting the new accounting standard or change in accounting principle expected by the entity to have a significant effect on the entity's financial statements. + References No definition available. + Details
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