Reorganization Items, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Reorganizations Items, Net [Abstract]
Reorganization items, advisory fees	$ 4.7		$ 11.9
Reorganization items, expense of deferred financing costs	0		1.2
Reorganization items, net	4.7	0	13.1	0
Reorganization items, net, paid	$ 3.2		$ 9.0

Amount of reorganization items related to legal and advisory professional fees related to entities in bankruptcy.

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