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Sale of Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Sale of Receivables [Abstract]
Sale of receivables to financial institutions	$ 193.8	$ 198.1	$ 528.1	$ 508.6
Charge related to sale of receivables	$ 3.9	$ 4.3	$ 11.0	$ 10.5

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- Definition

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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