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Stock-based Compensation Plans (Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Effect on Statement of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 381,012 | 509,338 | 1,406,318
Decrease in operating income | $ 13.2 | $ 11.4 | $ 6.0
Effect on net income or loss | $ (8.1) | $ (6.9) | $ (3.5)
Effect on earnings or loss per basic share | $ (0.05) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.02)
Effect on earnings or loss per diluted share | $ (0.05) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.02)

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