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Restructuring Costs (Schedule Of The Components Of Restructuring Costs Included In The Comprehensive Consolidated Statements Of Earnings) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 46us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 54us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 74us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Employee Severance And Retention [Member] | Canadian Divestitures [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 42us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Employee Severance And Retention [Member] | Office Consolidation [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs   13us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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77us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Employee Severance And Retention [Member] | Offshore Divestiture [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs     (3)us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Lease Obligations And Other [Member] | Canadian Divestitures [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 4us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Lease Obligations And Other [Member] | Office Consolidation [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs   41us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Lease Obligations And Other [Member] | Offshore Divestiture [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs     $ (3)us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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