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Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	$ 0us-gaap_ShortTermBorrowings		$ 0us-gaap_ShortTermBorrowings
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	228,000,000	0
Debt Tender Premium and Fees	226,000,000mo_DebtTenderPremiumandFees
Write off of Unamortized Debt Discounts and Debt Issuance Costs	2,000,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	9.70%
Notes purchased	$ 793,000,000

- Definition

Reflects the total carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of debt having initial terms less than one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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