INCOME TAXES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Deferred tax asset valuation allowances | |||
Balance at beginning of year | $ 477 | ||
Balance at end of year | 530 | $ 477 | |
Net increase or (decrease) in valuation allowances | 53 | (172) | $ 63 |
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] | |||
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances | |||
Balance at beginning of year | 477 | 649 | 586 |
Additions | 68 | 42 | 104 |
Decrease due to transfer to assets held for sale | (9) | 163 | 0 |
Deductions | (6) | (51) | (41) |
Balance at end of year | $ 530 | $ 477 | $ 649 |