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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS |  |  |
Noncontrolling interest income tax expense (benefit) | $ 1.0 | $ 1.3 | $ 1.6

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