Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Textual) (Abstract)
Benefit (charge) within operating expense	$ 5	$ 1	$ 4

Amounts charged to earnings for developments in prior years self-insurance loss reserves.

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