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Debtor in Possession Financial Information (Policies) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Reorganizations | As required by ASC Topic 852, Reorganizations, the amount of the Liabilities subject to compromise represents our estimate of known or potential pre-petition and post-petition claims to be addressed in connection with the Bankruptcy Filing. Such claims are subject to future adjustments. Professional advisory fees and other costs directly associated with our reorganization are reported separately as reorganization items pursuant to ASC Topic 852.

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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy about reorganization. + References No definition available. + Details
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