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Accounts Receivable Securitization Program (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Maximum purchase limit for receivable interests under Accounts Receivable Securitization Program | $ 125 |
Amount available for accounts receivable securitization program | 92.0 | 91.0
Level of eligible assets available under accounts receivable securitization program | lower than $125 million |
Amount outstanding under accounts receivable securitization program | $ 0 | $ 0
Accounts receivable securitization program expiration date | 2012-12 |
Bank financing commitment expiration date | Dec. 02, 2011 |

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