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Stock Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010
Stock Compensation Plans |  |  |  |
Restricted stock units ("RSUs") | $ 31 | $ 29 | $ 108 | $ 99
Performance plans | 24 | 10 | 59 | 51
Stock options | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13
Employee stock purchase plans | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3
Total stock compensation expense | 59 | 43 | 179 | 166
Status of non-vested stock awards |  |  |  |
Non-vested at beginning of period (in shares) |  |  | 10,674,000 | 12,850,000
Granted (in shares) |  |  | 4,831,000 | 4,984,000
Vested (in shares) |  |  | (4,850,000) | (6,288,000)
Forfeited (in shares) |  |  | (410,000) | (412,000)
Non-vested at end of period (in shares) | 10,245,000 | 11,134,000 | 10,245,000 | 11,134,000
Weighted Average Fair value |  |  |  |
Non-vested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) |  |  | $ 38 | $ 36
Granted (in dollars per share) |  |  | $ 50 | $ 39
Vested (in dollars per share) |  |  | $ 42 | $ 35
Forfeited (in dollars per share) |  |  | $ 39 | $ 38
Non-vested at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ 42 | $ 38 | $ 42 | $ 38
Potential RSUs to be issued based on current performance levels (in shares) | 5,791,000 | 4,883,000 | 5,791,000 | 4,883,000
Unamortized expense, based on current performance levels | $ 107 | $ 107 | $ 107 | $ 107
2008 Leadership Performance Plan ("LPP") cycle |  |  |  |
Employee Stock Options and Stock Awards |  |  |  |
Shares granted |  |  | 1,200,000 |
2007 Leadership Performance Plan ("LPP") cycle |  |  |  |
Employee Stock Options and Stock Awards |  |  |  |
Shares granted |  |  |  | 1,700,000
2006 performance plan |  |  |  |
Employee Stock Options and Stock Awards |  |  |  |
Shares granted |  |  | 300,000 |
Incentive compensation plans |  |  |  |
Employee Stock Options and Stock Awards |  |  |  |
Shares granted |  |  | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000

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- Definition The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of share-based award plans other than stock option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. + Details
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- Definition The weighted average fair value at grant for nonvested share-based awards issued during the period on other than stock option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(c) Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph c(1) + Details
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- Definition The number of outstanding awards on nonstock option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(a) Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(b) + Details
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- Definition The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on share-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(a) Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(b) + Details
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- Definition The decrease in the number of shares potentially issuable under a share-based award plan pertaining to awards for which the grantee has gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(d) + Details
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