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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
Decrease in deferred tax liability | $ 32.6
Reclassification of deferred tax liabilities to equity | 54.5
Liability for uncertain tax positions including interest and related charges | 19.4
Accrued income tax interest and related charges | 1.7
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect effective tax rate | $ 16.6

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