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Contingencies (Other Litigation Matters Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Litigation settlement, amount |  | $ 26 |  | $ 90
Lights Ultra Lights Class Actions [Member] | Illinois Price [Member] |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Loss contingency, period of occurrence |  |  | March 2003 |
Loss Contingency, Date of Dismissal |  |  | Dec. 31, 2006 |
Lights Ultra Lights Class Actions [Member] | Lights Ultra Lights Class Actions [Member] | Illinois Price [Member] |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Compensatory Damages |  |  | $ 7,100 |
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Punitive Damages |  |  | $ 3,000 |
Aggregate Award Reinstated | $ 10,100 |  |  |

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