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PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
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Reserve For Investment Commitments $ 55.5clf_ReserveForInvestmentCommitments $ 45.0clf_ReserveForInvestmentCommitments    
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