| **Summary of Significant Accounting Policies New Accounting Standards - Schedule of Impact of Adoption of New Lease Standard (Details) - Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member] $ in Millions** | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) |
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| **New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]**                                                                                                                               |                  |
| Other Assets                                                                                                                                                                                                   | $ 20.1                |
| Other Accrued Expense                                                                                                                                                                                          | 4.6                   |
| Other Liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                              | $ 15.5                |

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