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Income Taxes (Policies) | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 03, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract] |
Effective Income tax Rate Description | The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. The effective tax rates for the periods ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 reflect the Company's expected tax rate on reported income from continuing operations before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various jurisdictions outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company's earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions where the Company operates.

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