Pensions and Postretirement Benefits (Summary of Reconciliation of Level 3 Assets Held) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 125.7	$ 125.4
Hedge funds
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	7.3	6.4
Net Unrealized Gain	0.3	0.9
Purchases	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 7.6	$ 7.3

Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets based on unobservable inputs unrealized gains losses.

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The amount of increase in the plan assets attributed to a business combination.

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- Definition

Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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