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Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Operating gain, before tax $ 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationAmountOfAdjustmentToPriorPeriodGainLossOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax $ 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationAmountOfAdjustmentToPriorPeriodGainLossOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax  
Panhandle [Member]      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Operating gain, before tax     11us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationAmountOfAdjustmentToPriorPeriodGainLossOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax
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Operating gain     $ 7us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationAmountOfAdjustmentToPriorPeriodGainLossOnDisposalNetOfTax
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