Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (New Accounting Pronouncements) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Employee share-based compensation, excess tax benefit	$ 2.0

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount

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