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Investments and Related Matters (Tables) (Other Segments [Member])

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Segments [Member]

Investment and Related Matters [Line Items]

Investment

The carrying value of investments held by our Automotive, Gaming, Railcar, Home Fashion segments and Holding Company consist of the following:

	December 31,
	2012				2011
	(in millions)
Equity method investments	$	299			$	286
Other investments	108				204
	$	407			$	490

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Article 6

-Section 10

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