Commitments and Contingencies - Income Tax Examination (Details) (Indiana Income Tax, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Indiana Income Tax
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination Proposed Adjustment Excluding Interest And Penalties	$ 7.3

Income Tax Examination Proposed Adjustment Excluding Interest And Penalties.

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