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Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of discount |  |  |  | $ 3,910 |
Long-term debt, gross | [1] | $ 3,999 |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  | 2,962 |  | 3,836 |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Total current assets |  | 961 |  | 846 |
Other non-current assets |  | 209 |  | 176 |
Total assets |  | 7,531 |  | 7,304 | $ 7,092
Deferred income taxes |  | 267 |  | 171 |
Total liabilities |  | 5,109 |  | 5,121 |
Total liabilities and equity |  | 7,531 |  | 7,304 |
Previously Reported Balance |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Deferred income taxes |  |  |  | 180 |
Total current assets |  |  |  | 1,026 |
Other non-current assets |  |  |  | 230 |
Total assets |  |  |  | 7,538 |
Total Short-Term & Long-Term Debt |  |  |  | 3,891 |
Deferred income taxes |  |  |  | 350 |
Total liabilities |  |  |  | 5,355 |
Total liabilities and equity |  |  |  | 7,538 |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 55 |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Deferred Income Taxes [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 0 |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Total Current Assets [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 0 |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (55) |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Assets, Total [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (55) |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Long-term Debt [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (55) |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Deferred Income Taxes, Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 0 |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Liabilities, Total [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (55) |
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Total Liabilities and Equity [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (55) |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | Deferred Income Taxes [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (180) |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | Total Current Assets [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (180) |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 1 |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | Assets, Total [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (179) |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | Long-term Debt [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 0 |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | Deferred Income Taxes, Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (179) |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | Liabilities, Total [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (179) |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | Total Liabilities and Equity [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | (179) |
Adjusted Balance |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  |  |  | 3,836 |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Deferred income taxes |  |  |  | 0 |
Total current assets |  |  |  | 846 |
Other non-current assets |  |  |  | 176 |
Total assets |  |  |  | 7,304 |
Deferred income taxes |  |  |  | 171 |
Total liabilities |  |  |  | 5,121 |
Total liabilities and equity |  |  |  | 7,304 |
Secured Debt [Member] | Term Loan B Facility |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of discount |  |  |  | 1,871 |
Long-term debt, gross |  | 1,867 | [2] | 1,887 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount | [2] | 1,839 |  |  |
Secured Debt [Member] | Term Loan B Facility | Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 18 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  |  |  | 1,853 |
Secured Debt [Member] | 7.625% First Lien Notes |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross |  | 0 |  | 593 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  | 0 |  |  |
Secured Debt [Member] | 7.625% First Lien Notes | Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 7 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  |  |  | 586 |
Secured Debt [Member] | 9.00% First and a Half Lien Notes |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross |  | 0 |  | 196 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  | 0 |  |  |
Secured Debt [Member] | 9.00% First and a Half Lien Notes | Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 2 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  |  |  | 194 |
Senior Notes [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restated 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Total Short-Term & Long-Term Debt |  | 3,702 |  | 3,855 |
Senior Notes [Member] | Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  |  |  | 3,855 |
Senior Notes [Member] | 3.375% Senior Notes |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross |  | 500 |  | 500 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  | 499 |  |  |
Senior Notes [Member] | 3.375% Senior Notes | Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 3 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  |  |  | 497 |
Senior Notes [Member] | 4.50% Senior Notes |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross |  | 450 |  | 450 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  | 434 |  |  |
Senior Notes [Member] | 4.50% Senior Notes | Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 21 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  |  |  | 429 |
Senior Notes [Member] | 5.25% Senior Notes |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross |  | 300 |  | 300 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  | $ 297 |  |  |
Senior Notes [Member] | 5.25% Senior Notes | Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |  |  |
Adjusted 2014 Indebtedness Tables [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption |  |  |  | 4 |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and discount |  |  |  | $ 296 |
[1] | Not included in this table, the Company had $134 million of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2015, of which $53 million was under the synthetic letter of credit facility with a rate of 4.25% and $81 million was under the unsecured letter of credit facility with a rate of 2.98%.
[2] | The Term Loan B Facility provides for quarterly amortization payments totaling 1% per annum of the original principal amount. The interest rate with respect to the Term Loan B Facility is based on, at the Company’s option, (a) adjusted LIBOR plus 3.00% (with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%) or (b) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.’s prime rate ("ABR") plus 2.00% (with an ABR floor of 1.75%).

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