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Pension and Postretirement Health Care Plans - Schedule of Expected Amortization of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Pretax
Net actuarial loss	$ 46
Prior service credits	(11)
Total amortization expense	35
Net of Tax
Net actuarial loss	28
Prior service credits	(7)
Total amortization expense	$ 21

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Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to gains and losses, net of taxes, that are not recognized immediately and are 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.

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