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Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 0.2	$ (140.0)

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