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Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Interest Income, Nonoperating | $ 8.2 | $ 3.9 | $ 2.0

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