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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Unrecognized Tax Benefit that Would Not Impact Effective Tax Rate, Tax Position with Uncertain Timing of Deductibility | $ 3.2 |  | $ 3.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued | 0.5 |  | $ 0.5
Income Taxes Paid | $ 10.4 | $ 40.1 |

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