Severance Benefits (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description Of Postemployment Benefits	During 2013, NU recorded severance benefit expenses of $9.7 million in connection with the partial outsourcing of information technology functions made as part of ongoing post-merger integration. As of December 31, 2013, the severance accrual totaled $14.7 million and was included in Other Current Liabilities on the balance sheet.
Postemployment Benefits Period Expense	$ 9.7
Postemployment Benefits Liability Current	$ 14.7

Description of benefits provided to former or inactive employees, their beneficiaries, and covered dependents after employment but before retirement, except for: a) benefits provided through a pension or postretirement benefit plan, b) individual deferred compensation arrangements, c) termination benefits pertaining to exit or disposal activities, and d) stock compensation plans. Benefits may be provided in cash or in kind and may be paid as a result of disability, layoff, death, or other event.

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