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Investments and Related Matters (Tables) (Other Segments [Member])

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Other Segments [Member]

Investment and Related Matters [Line Items]

Investment

Other Segments

The carrying value of investments held by our Automotive, Energy, Railcar, Gaming and Home Fashion segments and our Holding Company consist of the following:

	June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	(in millions)
Equity method investments	$	318			$	284
Other investments	324				151
	$	642			$	435

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

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