Depreciation and Amortization	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization	DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION Depreciation and amortization expense was $95 million and $100 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The entire disclosure for depreciation and amortization expense.

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