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Commitments and Contingencies (Legal Contingencies) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2007 Tribune Company Litigation
Legal Contingency [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Sales of unconsolidated affiliates, net of cash sold and held in escrow | $ 24.8 | $ 1,010.6 | $ 188.3 |
Net gain on sale of discontinued operation - Esurance |  | 700.0 |  |
Disposal group including discontinued operation book value |  | 308.0 |  |
Total amount in dispute with Allstate | 20.0 |  |  |
DAC amount in dispute with Allstate, pre-tax | 24.7 |  |  |
DAC amount in dispute with Allstate, after-tax | 16.0 |  |  |
Extra contractual obligation in dispute with Allstate, pre-tax | 5.2 |  |  |
Extra contractual obligation in dispute with Allstate, after-tax | 3.4 |  |  |
Proceeds in connection with Tribune leveraged buyout |  |  |  | $ 39

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