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Income Taxes (Tax Examinations) (Details) (IRS, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2011 | Jan. 05, 2011 Tax Assessment Year 2005 to 2006
Tax Examination |  |
Total assessment from assessment |  | $ 20.8
Reasonably possible period during which resolution could occur (in months) | 12 months |

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