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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (Underwritten Public Offering, USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Underwritten Public Offering
 
Stockholders' Equity  
Common stock issued (in shares) 8,337,500us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues
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Net proceeds from sale of stock in an underwritten public offering $ 188.8us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues
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