Commitments, Contingent Liabilities And Litigation And Regulatory Matters (Litigation Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum [Member]
Litigation [Line Items]
Estimate of possible losses in excess of accruals	$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Litigation [Line Items]
Estimate of possible losses in excess of accruals	$ 3

Estimate of loss in excess of accruals for where a loss may be reasonably possible, but not probable

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