COMPANY-SPONSORED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS COMPANY-SPONSORED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Effects of One Basis Point Change on Projected Benefit Obligation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | |
effects of one-basis point change one PBO [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Projected Benefit Obligation |
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Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Projected Benefit Obligation |
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Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | |
effects of one-basis point change one PBO [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Projected Benefit Obligation |
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Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Projected Benefit Obligation |
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Change in Assumptions for Pension Plans | U.S. Pension Benefits | |
effects of one-basis point change one PBO [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease) |
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Change in Assumptions for Pension Plans | U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits | |
effects of one-basis point change one PBO [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease) |
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Change in Assumptions for Pension Plans | Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | |
effects of one-basis point change one PBO [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease) |
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Change in Assumptions for Pension Plans | Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | |
effects of one-basis point change one PBO [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease) |
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Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Projected Benefit Obligation No definition available.
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Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Projected Benefit Obligation No definition available.
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Net increase or decrease in the plan benefit obligation during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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