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Depreciation and Amortization	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization	DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION Depreciation and amortization expense, including discontinued operations, was $100 million for both of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

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