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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
INCOME TAXES
Effective Tax Rate
Our quarterly income tax expense is measured using an estimated annual effective income tax rate, adjusted for discrete items within the period. The comparison of effective income tax rates between periods may be significantly affected by discrete items recognized during the periods, the level and mix of earnings by tax jurisdiction and permanent differences.
For the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $1 million or 35.4% of income from continuing operations before income tax expense compared to $10 million or 35.8% during the same prior year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $11 million or 35.7% of income from continuing operations before income tax expense compared to $38 million or 35.8% during the same prior year period. The effective income tax rate varies from the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the impact of state taxes and non-deductible expenses.    
Uncertain Tax Position
As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, unrecognized tax benefits were $11 million and $9 million, respectively and would not, if recognized, affect the Company's tax rate. We do not believe that uncertain tax positions will significantly change within the next twelve months.