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Commitments and Contingencies (Pace) (Narrative) (Details) (Pace, Florida [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2006
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies $ 31.7us-gaap_AccrualForEnvironmentalLossContingencies $ 42.0us-gaap_AccrualForEnvironmentalLossContingencies
Years to complete environmental remediation   20 years
Change in estimated exposure 0us-gaap_AccrualForEnvironmentalLossContingenciesIncreaseDecreaseForRevisionInEstimates  
Environmental loss contingencies estimated costs through completion, maximum   52us-gaap_LossContingencyRangeOfPossibleLossMaximum
Environmental loss contingencies estimated costs through completion, minimum   42us-gaap_LossContingencyRangeOfPossibleLossMinimum
Segment Discontinued Operations Member    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Pretax environmental expense   $ 42us-gaap_EnvironmentalRemediationExpense
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/ us-gaap_StatementOperatingActivitiesSegmentAxis
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