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Income Taxes Summary of Gross Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Gross Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits [Line Items]      
Balance at January 1 $ 236 $ 224 $ 197
Increases and decreases as a result of positions taken during prior years      
Transfers to valuation allowances 0 0 (2)
Other increases 1 3 7
Other decreases, including currency translation 0 (14) (31)
Balances related to acquisitions 13 2 34
Increases as a result of positions taken during the current year 36 31 23
Decreases relating to settlements with tax authorities 0 (2) 0
Decreases as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations (6) (8) (4)
Balance at December 31 $ 280 $ 236 $ 224