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Restructuring Costs (Schedule Of Restructuring Costs Recognized) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 30 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring costs | $ 12.0 | $ 34.4 |
Project Renewal [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Charges, Including Discontinued Operations | 13.5 | 38.8 | 195.7
Restructuring costs | 13.5 | 38.0 | 189.5
Restructuring Charges, Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0.8 | 6.2
Project Renewal [Member] | Facility Exit Costs and Other [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring costs | 1.2 | 0 | 14.6
Project Renewal [Member] | Employee Severance, Termination Benefits And Relocation Costs [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring costs | 10.9 | 30.6 | 151.8
Project Renewal [Member] | Contract Termination [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring costs | $ 1.4 | $ 8.2 | $ 29.3

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