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Sale of Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	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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The amount of receivables sold during the period.

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- Definition

The amount of charges incurred relating to the sale of receivables during the reporting period.

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