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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) (Granville-Phillips [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Mar. 19, 2014
Granville-Phillips [Member]
 
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]  
Sales price $ 87.0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationAmountOfOtherIncomeLossFromDispositionOfDiscontinuedOperationsBeforeIncomeTax
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