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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Future Minimum Rental Commitments [Text Block]

($ in millions)
2012	$	9.0
2013		6.0
2014		4.0
2015		2.6
2016		2.0
After 2016		1.8
Total minimum payment required	$	25.4

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