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Other Income and Expense (Other Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |
Loss on sale and disposal of assets | $ 48 | $ 47 | $ 51
Legal settlement | 9 | 11 | 9
Contract termination | 0 | 0 | 7
Other | 8 | 10 | 9
Total other expense | $ 65 | $ 68 | $ 76

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