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Company Transformation (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2011
Roll Forward of Transformational Accrual |  |
Transformation accrual - December 31, 2011 | $ 34 |
Charges for actions during the period | 12 | 85
Cash payments | (30) |
Transformation accrual - March 31, 2012 | 16 |
Continuing Operations [Member] |  |
Roll Forward of Transformational Accrual |  |
Charges for actions during the period | 5 | 60
Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Roll Forward of Transformational Accrual |  |
Charges for actions during the period | $ 7 | $ 25

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- Definition Transformation costs before income tax expense. + References No definition available. + Details
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