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General and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification $ 1,500us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2013-11 [Member]  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification $ (66)us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification
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