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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Schedule of Operating Lease ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
ROU Asset at Lease Inception | $ 7.3 | $ 7.3
Accumulated Amortization | (3.3) | (2.8)
Current ROU Asset | $ 4.0 | $ 4.5

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