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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Schedule of Operating Lease ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
ROU Asset at Lease Inception	$ 7.3	$ 7.3
Accumulated Amortization	(2.8)	(2.1)
Current ROU Asset	$ 4.5	$ 5.2

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- Definition

Right of use asset at lease inception.

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- Definition

Accumulated amortization on ROU.

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- Definition

Right of use of assets current.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

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