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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] |  |  |
Dividends | $ 1.26 | $ 1.26 | $ 1.26
Deferred taxes related to net gain/prior service cost | $ (10) | $ (10) | $ 5
Deferred taxes related to amortization of net loss/prior service cost | $ 5 | $ 6 | $ 5

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- Definition For each annual statement of income presented, the tax effect of the net gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income that is a reclassification adjustment of other comprehensive income as a result of being recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost for the period, and the tax effect on adjustment out of other comprehensive income for prior service costs recognized as a component of net period benefit cost during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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