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Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments (Interest Rate Contracts - Fair Value Hedging Disclosure) (Details) (Fair Value Hedging [Member], Interest Rate Swap [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Aug. 31, 2011 Fixed Rate 5.25% Notes Due November 2014 [Member] | Feb. 01, 2014 Fixed Rate 6.90% Notes Due July 2017 [Member] | Jun. 01, 2012 Fixed Rate 6.90% Notes Due July 2017 [Member] | Sep. 30, 2011 Fixed Rate 6.90% Notes Due July 2017 [Member] | Feb. 01, 2014 Fixed Rate 8.50% Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
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Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 213 | $ 200 | $ 175 | $ 150 | $ 200
Gain On Terminated Derivatives Recorded In Interest Expense | $ 9 |  | $ 14 | $ 12 |

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