Segment Reporting Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	$ 4	$ 16	$ 39	$ 22
Smokeable Products [Member]
Schedule of Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	3	13	22	18
Corporate Segment [Member]
Schedule of Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	0	0	15	0
Interest Expense [Member]
Schedule of Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	$ 1	$ 3	$ 2	$ 4