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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Stock-based compensation |  |
Pre-tax compensation expense | $ 12 | $ 17
Income tax benefit | 4 | 6
Tax rate - before valuation allowance (as a percent) | 37.00% | 37.00%
Long-term stock awards |  |
Stock-based compensation |  |
Pre-tax compensation expense | 11 | 9
Stock options |  |
Stock-based compensation |  |
Pre-tax compensation expense | 1 | 5
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights |  |
Stock-based compensation |  |
Pre-tax compensation expense |  | $ 3

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