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Pension and Other Postemployment Benefits (Details 5) (OPEB, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
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Cash and short-term securities
     
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Domestic
     
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Mutual funds
     
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U.S. treasuries
     
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Government bonds
     
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Corporate bonds
     
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Hedge funds
     
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Level 1
     
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Level 1 | Cash and short-term securities
     
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Level 1 | Domestic
     
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Level 1 | Mutual funds
     
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Level 1 | Real estate funds
     
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Level 2
     
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Level 3 | Hedge funds
     
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Level 3 | Real estate funds
     
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