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Note 3 - Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees - Amount of the Asbestos Litigation Liability (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Amended PCC Plan [Member] | Equity Interests [Member] |
Fair Value of Asbestos Litigation Liability | $ 238
Less: Contribution of PCC & PCE Equity Interests - Carrying Value | 182
Gain on Contribution of Equity Interests | 56
Asbestos Litigation Liability |
Amended PCC Plan [Member] | Fixed Series of Payments [Member] |
Fair Value of Asbestos Litigation Liability | 290
Less: Contribution of PCC & PCE Equity Interests - Carrying Value |
Gain on Contribution of Equity Interests |
Asbestos Litigation Liability | 290
Non-PCC Asbestos Litigation [Member] |
Fair Value of Asbestos Litigation Liability | 150
Less: Contribution of PCC & PCE Equity Interests - Carrying Value |
Gain on Contribution of Equity Interests |
Asbestos Litigation Liability | 150
Amended PCC Plan and Non-PCC Asbestos Claims [Member] |
Fair Value of Asbestos Litigation Liability | 678
Less: Contribution of PCC & PCE Equity Interests - Carrying Value | 182
Gain on Contribution of Equity Interests | 56
Asbestos Litigation Liability | $ 440

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