Separation, Benefit Plan Termination (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Separation, Benefit Plan Termination and Related Costs [Abstract]

Separation Benefit Plan Termination And Related Costs [Text Block]

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded separation related costs and accelerated stock-based compensation expense of approximately $21 million, including charges related to the retirement of the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer in the second quarter of 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded separation related costs for certain employees of approximately $7 million. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded a $21 million charge in connection with the separation of certain executives of the Company, including charges resulting from the resignation of the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer in the second quarter of 2012 and the separation of other executives in the first and third quarters of 2012. These charges, primarily related to severance and accelerated vesting of restricted stock, are included in “Other charges” on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).