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Company Transformation (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	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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Cash payment of transformation cost.

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Balance of spin-off related accruals associated with continuing operations.

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Transformation costs before income tax expense.

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