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Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt  
Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt

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.