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This item represents the disclosure of summarized financial information for unconsolidated subsidiaries and 50 percent-or-less owned entities accounted for using the equity method of accounting. If investments in common stock of corporate joint ventures or other investments accounted for under the equity method are, in the aggregate, material in relation to the financial position or results of operations of an investor, it may be necessary to present summarized information as to assets of the investee, or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, either by individual financial statement caption or in groups, as appropriate. Such summarized financial information may, at a minimum, include gross profit or loss or, alternatively, costs and expenses applicable to net sales or gross revenues.

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Investments In And Advances To Nonconsolidated Affiliates (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of combined results of operations of our equity method affiliates:
Net operating revenues	$ 21.2	$ 20.2	$ 41.6	$ 40.3
Operating expenses	(12.7)	(13.1)	(25.8)	(26.0)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	7.0	5.9	12.6	11.8
Net income	7.0	5.9	12.6	11.8
Investments In And Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates (Textuals)
Investments in and advances to nonconsolidated affiliates	$ 30.5		$ 30.5		$ 30.7
Number of partially owned subsidiaries	15		15
Number of general or limited partnerships, limited liability companies, or joint ventures	11		11
Minimum [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates (Textuals)
Affiliates,Ownership Percentage	1.00%		1.00%
Maximum [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates (Textuals)
Affiliates,Ownership Percentage	51.00%		51.00%