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Income Taxes - Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Research and development tax credit [Member]  
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Tax credit carryforward $ 0.8us-gaap_TaxCreditCarryforwardAmount
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Tax credit expiration date Jan. 01, 2025
Alternative minimum tax credit [Member]  
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Tax credit carryforward $ 0us-gaap_TaxCreditCarryforwardAmount
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