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BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Presentation (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 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	$ 175		175		€ 158
Percentage Of Sale On Receivables	85.00%
Receivable Sold Under Factoring Arrangement	$ 225	$ 240	460	$ 509
Cash Drawn From Facility	$ 104		$ 104			$ 106
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Instrument, Maximum Exposure, Percent	10.00%

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Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Instrument, Maximum Exposure, Percent

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