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Basis Of Presentation Adoption of New Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Excess Tax Benefit from stock issued under employee stock plans	$ (26)	$ (18)

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