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Portsmouth Transition of Services (Details) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2011
Portsmouth Transition of Services |  |  |
Estimated maximum potential severance liability | $ 2.0 | $ 25.0 | $ 2.0
Expense of prior service costs |  | 0.4 |
Defined benefit plans, curtailment losses | $ 1.9 |  | $ 5.1

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