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Stockholders' Equity - Components of Share-based Compensation Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Stock based compensation expense
Pretax Charges	$ 46	$ 26	$ 23
Net-of-Tax Amount	40	22	16
Restricted stock and performance awards
Stock based compensation expense
Pretax Charges	39	20	19
Net-of-Tax Amount	35	17	13
Employee stock purchase plan and stock options
Stock based compensation expense
Pretax Charges	7	6	4
Net-of-Tax Amount	$ 5	$ 5	$ 3

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- Definition

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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The amount of expense, net of income tax, recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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