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Restructuring Restructuring Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |  | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 2013 Project [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring - Percent of Positions Expected to be Eliminated | 9.00% |  |
Change in Total Expected Restructuring Costs |  |  | $ (2.5)
Restructuring Reserve, Current | 13.7 | 30.3 |
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent | $ 5.4 | $ 6.0 |

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