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Contingencies (NPM Adjustment Calculation) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Partial liability reduction percentage for 2003 NPM adjustment for states that are party to agreement re: arbitration | 20.00%
Challanges To MSA Found In Favor Of Defendants | 16
Year NPM Adjustment Calculated 2012 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | $ 199
Year Npm Adjustment Calculated2011 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | 159
Year Npm Adjustment Calculated2010 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | 203
Year NPM Adjustment Calculated 2009 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | 205
Year Npm Adjustment Calculated2008 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | 250
Year Npm Adjustment Calculated2007 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | 185
Year Npm Adjustment Calculated2006 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | 154
Year Npm Adjustment Calculated2005 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | 181
Year Npm Adjustment Calculated2004 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | 388
Year Npm Adjustment Calculated2003 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Affiliates Possible Excess MSA Payments | $ 337

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- Definition Partial Liability Reduction Percentage for 2003 NPM Adjustment for States that Are Party to Agreement re: Arbitration + References No definition available. + Details
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