Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Cash income tax payments, net of refunds | $ 1,888 | $ 2,331 | $ 1,968 |
| Cash interest payments | 194 | 134 | 178 |
| Capitalized interest | $ 10 | $ 13 | $ 15 |
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- Definition The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income, net of any cash received during the current period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of cash paid during the current period for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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