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Financing Arrangements Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 01, 2014 Debt Matured May 1, 2014	Feb. 25, 2014 Debt Issued Due 2017	Feb. 25, 2014 Debt Issued Due 2019	Feb. 25, 2014 Debt Issued Due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 500	$ 250	$ 250	$ 300
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.60%	1.35%	2.40%	4.00%
Repurchase of Notes, Purchase Price Percentage of Principle Amount		101.00%	101.00%	101.00%

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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