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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income |  |  |
Income tax effect attributable to actuarial loss | $ 0.7 | $ 6.9 | $ 0.8
Net settlement, tax | 23.0 |  |
Amortization of net losses included in net periodic pension cost, tax expense | $ 0.4 | $ 0.5 | $ 0.4

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