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Defined Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Estimated future subsidiaries contributions in next fiscal year | $ 58.5
Equity securities [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Target asset mix | 27.00%
Debt securities [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Target asset mix | 26.00%
Insurance contract [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Target asset mix | 20.00%
Hedge funds [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Target asset mix | 11.00%
Guarantee investment contracts [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Target asset mix | 8.00%
Real estate [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Target asset mix | 5.00%
Other [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Target asset mix | 3.00%

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