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Fair Value (Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Carrying Value After Measurement $ 0us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosureNonrecurring
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Level 3 | Customer Relationships [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Level 3 | Held-for-investment      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Level 3 | Held-for-sale      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Level 3 | Other limited partnership interests      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Carrying Value After Measurement 147us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosureNonrecurring
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Nonrecurring [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Nonrecurring [Member] | Held-for-investment      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Nonrecurring [Member] | Held-for-sale      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Nonrecurring [Member] | Other limited partnership interests      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Gains (Losses) $ (76)us-gaap_AssetsFairValueAdjustment
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