v2.4.0.8

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 FI | Jun. 30, 2013 FI | Sep. 30, 2013 FI | Sep. 30, 2013 Minimum [Member] FI | Sep. 30, 2013 Maximum [Member] FI
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Possible additional tax and penalties |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 7 |  |
Income tax benefit (expense) | (65) | (80) | 118 | (76) |  |  |  |  |
Tax benefit | (58) | (45) | (122) | (131) | 4 |  |  |  |
Tax effect from examination per diluted share |  |  |  |  | $ 0.02 |  |  |  |
Recurring quarterly tax benefits |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4 | 5
Amount paid to tax authority |  |  |  |  |  | 19 |  |  |
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 12 |  |
Foreign income tax expense benefit, per diluted share |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0.07 |  |

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