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Debt (Schedule of Deferred Financing Costs) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Finance Costs, Beginning Balance | $ 6.6 | $ 14.6
Deferred financing costs, additions | 2.2 | 9.2
Deferred financing costs, reductions | (7.2) | (17.2)
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | 1.6 | 6.6
Bank credit facilities [Member] |  |
Deferred Finance Costs, Beginning Balance | 3.0 | 2.4
Deferred financing costs, additions | 2.2 | 9.2
Deferred financing costs, reductions | (5.2) | (8.6)
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | 0 | 3.0
Convertible notes [Member] |  |
Deferred Finance Costs, Beginning Balance | 3.6 | 5.5
Deferred financing costs, additions | 1.8 |
Deferred financing costs, reductions | (0.2) | (1.9)
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | 1.6 | 3.6
DOE Loan Guarantee application [Member] |  |
Deferred Finance Costs, Beginning Balance |  | 6.7
Deferred financing costs, additions | (1.8) |
Deferred financing costs, reductions | (1.8) | (6.7)
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | $ 0 |

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