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Pension and Postretirement Health and Life Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012
Net defined benefit plan costs for former Portsmouth employees | $ 6.6 |
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] |  |
Expected defined benefit plan contributions for current fiscal year |  | 15.9
Expected defined benefit plan contributions for current fiscal year under ERISA |  | 12.5
Expected defined benefit plan contributions for current fiscal year for non-qualified plans |  | 3.4
Estimated reduction in defined benefit plan contributions for current fiscal year due to MAP-21 |  | 10.7
USEC contributions | 11.2 |
Postretirement Health and Life Benefits Plans [Member] |  |
Expected defined benefit plan contributions for current fiscal year |  | $ 1.4

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