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BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Presentation (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2016 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description | $ 31 |  |  |
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Trade Purchases | $ 180 |  | € 158 |
Percentage Of Sale On Receivables | 85.00% |  |  |
Receivable Sold Under Factoring Arrangement | $ 235 | $ 280 |  |
Cash Drawn From Facility | $ 104 |  |  | $ 106
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Instrument, Maximum Exposure, Percent | 10.00% |  |  |

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