Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fixed rate debt carrying value	$ 750.0	$ 950.0
Fixed rate debt difference between carrying value and fair value	$ 13.0

Fixed rate debt difference between carrying value and fair value.

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