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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract] |  |
Interest expense incurred on debt subject to compromise | $ 36.9 | $ 74.5

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