Dividends (Cash Dividends Per Common Share) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.69	$ 0.67	$ 0.65

Common Stock, Weighted Average, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid

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