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Acquisition of Green Smoke (Details) - Business Acquisition, Green Smoke [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total purchase price | $ 130 |  |
Pre-tax integration and acquisition-related costs |  | $ 7 | $ 28

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