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Income Taxes (Source of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Sources of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes |  |  |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 1,221 | $ 1,861 | $ 1,668
Discontinued operations before income taxes | 0 | (2,235) | (1,931)
Income (loss) before income tax | $ 1,221 | $ (374) | $ (263)

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