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Long-Term Debt (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Principal Maturities of Long-Term Debt
2012		$ 14
2013		628
2014		570
2015		437
2016		765
Thereafter		882
Total		3,296
Unamortized gain on interest rate swaps recorded in long-term portion of debt		66
Loss on extinguishment of debt			90
Aggregate principal amount	827	2,794	3,227	2,242
Interest paid, net of capitalization		$ 208	$ 247	$ 284

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