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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details Textuals) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Textuals) [Abstract] |
Tax Benefits Recognized | $ 289

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