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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2007 | Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Recognized | $ 8.0 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards |  | $ 73.8
Tax Refund on Amended Returns |  | 6.2
Reduction in Federal Tax Liability |  | 19.6
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease) |  | 27.7
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions |  | $ 23.8

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