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Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt |
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16. Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt During 2011, the Company recorded additional interest charges of $25 million for note repurchase premiums and the related write-off of unamortized finance fees. During 2010, the Company recorded additional interest charges of $9 million for note repurchase premiums and the related write-off of unamortized finance fees. In addition, the Company recorded a reduction of interest expense of $9 million in 2010 to recognize the unamortized proceeds from terminated interest rate swaps on these notes. During 2009, the Company recorded additional interest charges of $5 million 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.

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