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Acquisitions, Dispositions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Variable Interest Entity) (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Current Assets	$ 1,947
Noncurrent Assets	963
Total Assets	2,910
Current Liabilities	1,946
Noncurrent Liabilities	1,437
Total Liabilities	$ 3,383

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