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Benefit Plans (Schedule of Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets by Three Level Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) (Excluding Accrued Income [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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U.S. Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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International Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Fixed Income Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Alternative Investments [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2 [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 3 [Member] | Alternative Investments [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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