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Partners' Capital and Distributions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 14, 2013 | May 15, 2013 | Feb. 14, 2013 | Nov. 14, 2013 Subsequent Event Third Quarter Distribution | Sep. 30, 2013 Subsequent Event Third Quarter Distribution
Incentive Distribution Made to Managing Member or General Partner |  |  |  |  |
Cash distributions paid to common unit holders | $ 201 | $ 195 | $ 189 | $ 206 |
Cash distribution paid to General Partner - Incentive | 91 | 86 | 81 | 95 |
Cash distributions paid to General Partner - 2% | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Total distributions paid during the period | $ 296 | $ 285 | $ 274 | $ 305 |
Cash distributions per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit) | $ 0.5875 | $ 0.5750 | $ 0.5625 | $ 0.6000 |
Unitholders of record, date |  |  |  |  | Nov. 01, 2013

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