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Sale of Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Sale of Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |
Sale of receivables to financial institutions | $ 663.7 | $ 566.2 |
Charge related to sale of receivables | $ 13.7 | $ 8.4 | $ 6.4

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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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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Details
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