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Pension, Savings, And Other Employee Benefits (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities)(Details) (Pension Plan [Member], USD $)
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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