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Restructuring Costs (Schedule Of Restructuring Costs Recognized) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 36 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring costs $ 27.3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 12.0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges  
Project Renewal [Member]      
Restructuring costs 27.3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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13.5us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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263.3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Project Renewal [Member] | Facility Exit Costs and Other [Member]      
Restructuring costs 0.3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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1.2us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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21.2us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Project Renewal [Member] | Employee Severance, Termination Benefits And Relocation Costs [Member]      
Restructuring costs 18.9us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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10.9us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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185.0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Project Renewal [Member] | Contract Termination [Member]      
Restructuring costs $ 8.1us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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$ 1.4us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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$ 57.1us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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