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Segment And Geographic Information (Geographic Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 489	$ 172
Income before income taxes	337	(111)
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	404	72
Income before income taxes	308	(164)
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	85	100
Income before income taxes	$ 29	$ 53

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