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Fair Value Measurements (Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 26, 2014
Dec. 27, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Pension plan assets at fair value $ 2,504us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets $ 2,500us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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