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Sale of Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011
Sale of Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Sale of receivables to financial institutions | $ 178.2 | $ 164.7 | $ 310.3 | $ 291.1
Charge related to sale of receivables | $ 3.9 | $ 2.3 | $ 6.3 | $ 4.1

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- Definition The amount of receivables sold during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The amount of charges incurred relating to the sale of receivables during the reporting period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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