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Debt (Term Convertible Trust Securities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 24 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2000 integer | Dec. 31, 2013 quarter
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Term convertible preferred securities issued by special purpose business trust | 10,350,000 |
Current redemption value of term convertible preferred securities issued by special purpose business trust | $ 50 | $ 50
Term convertible preferred securities issued by special purpose business trust par per share | $ 3.375 |
Term convertible preferred securities issued by special purpose business trust total proceeds | $ 517 |
Junior subordinated convertible debentures purchased with proceeds from issuance of term convertible preferred securities | $ 517 |
Term convertible preferred securities dividend rate | 6.75% |
Term convertible preferred securities common stock conversion ratio |  | 1.4216
Term convertible preferred securities common stock conversion price per share |  | $ 35.17
Maximum shares parent common stock issuance upon conversion |  | 14.7
Term convertible preferred securities number of quarters dividends may be deferred |  | 20

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