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Severance Costs | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014
Severance Costs |
Severance Costs | M. The Company recorded charges related to severance of $2 million and $4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Such charges are principally reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of operations in selling, general and administrative expenses.

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