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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  |
Actuarial loss, tax benefit | $ 0.7 | $ 6.9
Settlement, tax expense | 23.0 |
Amortization of net losses included in net periodic pension cost, tax expense | $ 0.4 | $ 0.5

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