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Share-Based Compensation (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012
Share-Based Compensation |
Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense |
Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended
| June 30 | June 30
(in millions) |  | 2012 |  | 2011 |  | 2012 |  | 2011
Stock options | $ | 38 | $ | 34 | $ | 67 | $ | 56
Restricted share units |  | 41 |  | 38 |  | 76 |  | 78
Employee stock purchase plans |  | 3 |  | 3 |  | 8 |  | 6
Total | $ | 82 | $ | 75 | $ | 151 | $ | 140

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