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Guarantor Financial Information (CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 15 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
Jul. 10, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]              
Cash flows from operating activities:              
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$ (2)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
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(1,719)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments
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(18,108)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
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9,500us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt
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Successor [Member] | Parent [Member]              
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