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Restructuring And Other Related Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Pre-tax restructuring and other related charges $ 154.1us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 $ 106.7us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 $ 122.7us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
Severance costs 127us-gaap_SeveranceCosts1 82us-gaap_SeveranceCosts1 112us-gaap_SeveranceCosts1
Other restructuring costs 27us-gaap_OtherRestructuringCosts 25us-gaap_OtherRestructuringCosts 11us-gaap_OtherRestructuringCosts
Cash charges      
Pre-tax restructuring and other related charges 143.0us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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101.0us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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120.0us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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Non-cash charges      
Pre-tax restructuring and other related charges $ 11.0us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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$ 6.0us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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$ 3.0us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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