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Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2009
Percentage Of Interest Sold In Subsidiary |  | 100.00%
Estimated receivable amount related to sale of subsidiary | $ 1.0 |
Discontinued gain (loss) from disposal of discontinued operation, before federal income tax | $ 1.5 |

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