v2.4.0.8

Share-Based Compensation Value Creation Plan (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
VCP Liability, Taxes | $ 11 |  |  | $ 11
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation |  | 8 | 14 |
Value Creation Plan [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
VCP Cash Paid |  | 0 | 31 | 200
VCP Liability, Current | 31 |  |  | 31
VCP Shares Issued Gross | 717,230 |  |  |
VCP Shares Issued Withheld for Taxes | (290,798) |  |  |
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation |  | $ 0 | $ 11 |

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