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Fair Value Measurements Assets Fair Value Nonrecurring Basis (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |
Impairment of property, plant, and equipment | $ 19
Impairment of intangible assets (Excluding goodwill) | 15
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |
Fair value of property, plant, and equipment impaired during the period | 29
Fair value of intangible assets measured on a non-recurring basis that was written down during the period | $ 62

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