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Fair Value Measurements Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Nonrecurring fair value losses $ (229)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges $ (96)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges $ (84)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Other assets and Acquired intangible assets [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Total Fair Value 206us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosureNonrecurring
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value 19us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure
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Other assets and Acquired intangible assets, Fair Value