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Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Estimated fair value due in one year or less | $ 42 | $ 588
Estimated fair value due after one year through three years | $ 27 | $ 114

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