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Debt (Schedule of Pre-tax Loss on Extinguishment of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Premiums and fees | $ 809 | $ 0 | $ 809 | $ 226
Write-off of unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2
Total | $ 823 | $ 0 | $ 823 | $ 228

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