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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 9) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Minimum ownership interest in company | 80.00% |
Affiliate Pension Obligations |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Aggregate underfunded pension obligation if pension plans voluntarily terminated by affiliate | $ 589.2 | $ 473.8
IEP |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Ownership percentage held by controlling stockholder | 82.00% |

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