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Contingencies Contingencies (Judgments Recorded and Paid) (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
Loss Contingencies Judgments Recorded and Paid [Line Items]        
Accrued liability for tobacco and health judgments at beginning of period $ 34 $ 6 $ 3 $ 0
Pre-tax charges for implementation of corrective communications remedy pursuant to the federal government's lawsuit 4 16 39 22
Payments for Legal Settlements 0 (16) (4) (16)
Accrued liability for tobacco and health judgments at end of period 38 6 38 6
Tobacco and Health Judgment [Member]
       
Loss Contingencies Judgments Recorded and Paid [Line Items]        
Pretax Tobacco and Health charges 3 13 6 18
Federal Government's Lawsuit [Member]
       
Loss Contingencies Judgments Recorded and Paid [Line Items]        
Pre-tax charges for implementation of corrective communications remedy pursuant to the federal government's lawsuit 0 0 31 0
Interest Expense [Member]
       
Loss Contingencies Judgments Recorded and Paid [Line Items]        
Commitments and Contingencies Accrued Interest 1 3 2 4
Pre-tax charges for implementation of corrective communications remedy pursuant to the federal government's lawsuit $ 1 $ 3 $ 2 $ 4