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Fair Value Measurements Impairment losses (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Adjustment to contingent consideration fair value | $ (17.3) | $ 0 | $ 17.3 | $ 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of |  | $ 4.4 |  |

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