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Provision for Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Provision for income taxes on continuing operations | $ 335 | $ 397 | $ 722 | $ 789
Tax expense (benefit) primarily associated with the company's policy of hedging the foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities | 16 | 60 | 50 | 23
Tax expense related to changes in accruals for prior year tax positions | 49 |  |  |
Tax benefit related to foreign tax law change | (33) |  |  |
2013 Extension Tax Benefit |  |  | (68) |
Tax expense on distribution of proceeds from DPC Sale |  |  | $ 26 |

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