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Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity (Parenthetical) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stockholders' equity [Roll Forward]
Employee stock options (in shares)	2.2	0.8	2.1

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