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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Aug. 14, 2013	Jan. 31, 2010
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority	$ 1.1	$ 2.4	$ 4.2
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%
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Income Taxes [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage				50.00%

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[Line Items] for Income Taxes [Table]

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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The amount of the additional liability or refund received or expected based on a final settlement with a taxing authority.

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