Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unrecognized actuarial losses and prior service cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans, accumulated tax	$ 170.7	$ 172.1
Cash flow hedging transactions, accumulated tax	$ 1.4	$ 1.4

The tax effect from the total of net (gain) loss, prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.

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