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Share-Based Compensation (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015
Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense |
Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense
| Three Months Ended
| March 31
(in millions) | 2015 | 2014
Stock options | $ | 35 | $ | 36
Restricted share units |  | 58 |  | 48
Employee stock purchase plans |  | 8 |  | 6
Total | $ | 101 | $ | 90
NBCUniversal Media, LLC [Member] |
Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense |
Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense
| Three Months Ended
| March 31
(in millions) | 2015 | 2014
Stock options | $ | 2 | $ | 3
Restricted share units |  | 17 |  | 13
Employee stock purchase plans |  | 2 |  | 2
Total | $ | 21 | $ | 18

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