Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Purchase Price (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Assets and liabilties held for sale purchase price [Line Items]
Assets and liabilities held for sale purchase price	$ 226

Assets and liabilties held for sale purchase price [Line Items]

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