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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Software Capitalization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Capitalized Computer Software [Abstract]
Capitalized Computer Software, Net	$ 43.3	$ 42.3
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization	$ 10.6	$ 9.6	$ 12.2

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Capitalized Computer Software [Abstract]

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Amount of expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs.

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The carrying amount of capitalized computer software costs net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date.

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