Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Excess tax deficiency from stock-based compensation, increase in income tax provision	$ 0.8

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount

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