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Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Decrease in deferred tax liability	$ 57.5
Reclassification of Deferred Tax Liability	54.5
Liability for uncertain tax positions including interest and related charges	19.9
Accrued income tax interest and related charges	1.7
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect effective tax rate	$ 16.9

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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