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Depreciation and Amortization Expense | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
D. | Depreciation and amortization expense was $154 million and $188 million, including accelerated depreciation (relating to business rationalization initiatives) of $12 million and $28 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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