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Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt |  |  |
Additional interest charges | $ 25 | $ 9 |
Reduction of interest expense, recognition of unamortized proceeds from terminated interest rate swaps |  | 9 |
Additional interest charges for note repurchase premiums and the write-off of unamortized finance fees, net of a gain from the termination of interest rate swap agreements |  |  | $ 5

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- Definition Represents additional interest charges for note repurchase premiums and the write-off of unamortized finance fees, net of a gain from the termination of interest rate swap agreements, related to debt that was repaid prior to its maturity. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Proceeds from the termination of interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges recorded as a reduction to interest expense during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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