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Deferred Charges And Credits | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs [Abstract] |
Deferred Charges And Credits | DEFERRED CHARGES AND CREDITS Deferred charges and credits relate to cash taxes payable and the elimination of deferred tax balances relating to legal entity consolidations completed as part of internal reorganizations of our international subsidiaries. Deferred charges and credits are amortized to income tax expense over a period of 6 to 15 years.

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