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Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Items New Accounting Standards (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Excess tax benefit recognized | $ 0.6

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