Retirement and Postretirement Plans (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent of gross pay	5.00%

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