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Retirement Plans and Other Retiree Benefits (Details 7) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Pension Plan |
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income [Abstract] |
Net actuarial loss | $ 57
Net transition & prior service cost | 0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan |
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income [Abstract] |
Net actuarial loss | 17
Net transition & prior service cost | $ 0

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- Definition The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to (i) prior service cost or credit, or (ii) transition assets (obligations), from the adoption of FAS 87 and 106, expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented. + References No definition available. + Details
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