Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Retained Deficit (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Abstract]
Cumulative share repurchases	$ 1,032.8
Cumulative dividends declared	$ 355.0

Cumulative Share Repurchases since inception of repurchase programs

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