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Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments (Interest Rate Contracts - Fair Value Hedging Disclosures) (Details) (Fair Value Hedging [Member], Interest Rate Swap [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 01, 2012
Fixed Rate 6.90% Notes Due July 2017 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 100	$ 175
Gain On Terminated Derivatives Recorded In Interest Expense		14
Fixed Rate 8.50% Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 100

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- Definition

Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Article 12

-Section 13

-Sentence Column B

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- Definition

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+ References

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