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Restructuring Restructuring Expected Costs, Costs To-Date, Remaining Costs, and Costs During the Period - 2013 Projects (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 15 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring expense $ (5,447)us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 5,524us-gaap_RestructuringCharges  
2013 Project [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring expense     $ 26,200us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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