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Restructuring Other Related Charges (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 Employee | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Other Related Charges [Abstract] |  |
Other Nonrecurring Expense |  | $ 7
Charges related to voluntary termination program, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee | 358 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost |  | 2
Charges related to voluntary termination program |  | $ 14

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