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Company Transformation (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Company Transformation (Textual) [Abstract] |
Transformation costs | $ 636
Pre-tax transformation cost included in continuing operation | 396
Pre-tax transformation cost included in discontinuing operation | 240
Impairment charge relates to a decision to discontinue development | 55
Defined benefit plan expense recognized | $ 17

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