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Stockholders' Equity And Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Common stock repurchased, value | $ 568.3
Common stock repurchased | 7.5
Common stock decreased by effective retirement of common stock repurchased | 75,000
Additional paid in capital decreased by effective retirement of common stock repurchased | 48.4
Retained earnings decreased by effective retirement of common stock repurchased | 520.4
Treasury stock decreased by effective retirement of common stock repurchased | 568.9
Period Authorized Fiscal Year 2010 Termination Date December 2013 [Member] |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Common stock authorized amount, value | $ 750

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