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Financing Arrangements Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 25, 2014
Debt Issued Due 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 250
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.35%
Repurchase of Notes, Purchase Price Percentage of Principle Amount	101.00%
Debt Issued Due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	250
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.40%
Repurchase of Notes, Purchase Price Percentage of Principle Amount	101.00%
Debt Issued Due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 300
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.00%
Repurchase of Notes, Purchase Price Percentage of Principle Amount	101.00%

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