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Assessment Of Contingencies, Prior to Reductions

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Aggregate carrying amount of the estimated litigation liability for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs.

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Amount of receivable related to a loss contingency accrual that is expected to be collected within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. For example, an insurance recovery receivable.

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The amount of cash paid for the settlement of litigation or for other legal issues during the period.

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Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015
Assessment for 2002 [Member]
Assessment of contingencies, including penalties and accruing interest, reduced	$ 25
Assessment of contingencies, prior to reductions	59
Derivative actions [Member]
Estimated Litigation Liability				$ 4
Brockton [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount		$ 62
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current		60
Payments for legal settlements		$ 2
ERISA [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	(6)
Estimated Litigation Liability	1
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current	5
IPI [Member] \| Assessment for 2012 [Member]
Assessment of contingencies, including penalties and accruing interest	$ 280
DOJ [Member] \| FCPA [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount			$ 68
SEC [Member] \| FCPA [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount			$ 67