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Restructuring Other Related Charges (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) Employee
Other Related Charges [Abstract] |
Other Nonrecurring Expense | $ 7
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost | 2
Charges related to voluntary termination program | $ 14
Charges related to voluntary termination program, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee | 325
Charges related to voluntary termination program, Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee | 185

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- Definition Additional share-based compensation cost recognized as a result of an occurrence of an event that accelerates its recognition. + References No definition available. + Details
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