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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Arising During Interim Period | $ (13.1)
Recognition of Incremental Deferred Taxes During Period | (8.3)
Reduction of unrecognized tax benefits | (4.8)
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount | $ (14.6)

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