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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Intercompany profit eliminated	$ 3	$ 1

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Inter Company Profit Related To Non Reportable Segments

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