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Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefit Changes) (Details) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
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Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] |
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change | $ 80
Maximum [Member] |
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] |
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change | 460
Non-cash gain [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] |
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change | 50
Non-cash gain [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] |
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change | $ 65

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