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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2012 Segment Subsidiary | Dec. 31, 2011
Organization and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Deferred tax assets | $ 148.0 | $ 165.5
Non-current deferred tax liabilities | 411.5 | 467.2
Organization and Basis of Presentation (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Number of business segments | 4 |
Number of subsidiaries | 3 |
Misclassification adjustment of current deferred tax assets |  | 65
Misclassification adjustment of noncurrent deferred tax liabilities |  | 65
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] |  |
Organization and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Deferred tax assets |  | 230.0
Non-current deferred tax liabilities |  | $ 532.0

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