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Separation Costs (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Separation Costs [Abstract] |
Non-recurring separation costs incurred | The components of non-recurring separation costs incurred as a result of the Spin-off are presented below.
(in millions) | Three Months Ended |  | Six Months Ended
June 30, |  | June 30,
2013 |  | 2012 |  | 2013 |  | 2012
Advisory fees and other | $ | — |  |  | $ | 2 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 5 |
Rebranding and marketing costs | — |  |  | 2 |  |  | — |  |  | 4 |
Information and technology costs | — |  |  | 1 |  |  | 1 |  |  | 1 |
Employee retention and hiring costs | — |  |  | 1 |  |  | — |  |  | 1 |
Lease termination and other real estate costs | 1 |  |  | — |  |  | 1 |  |  | — |
Total separation costs in operating income | 1 |  |  | 6 |  |  | 2 |  |  | 11 |
Income tax benefit | — |  |  | (2 | ) |  | — |  |  | (3 | )
Total separation costs, net of tax | $ | 1 |  |  | $ | 4 |  |  | $ | 2 |  |  | $ | 8 |

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