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Severance Costs | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Severance Costs | N. SEVERANCE COSTS We recorded charges related to severance of $1 million and $7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and $8 million and $10 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Such charges are principally reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of operations in selling, general and administrative expenses.

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