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Basis Of Presentation Adoption of New Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Excess Tax Benefit from stock issued under employee stock plans | $ (40) | $ (27)

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