Retirement Benefits (Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Pension Benefits [Member]
Discount rate at measurement date		5.25%	5.75%	5.75%
Expected return on plan assets	7.75%	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Increase in future compensation		3.50%	3.50%	4.00%
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Discount rate at measurement date		5.25%	5.75%	5.75%
Expected return on plan assets	7.50%	7.75%	8.00%	8.00%
Increase in future compensation		3.50%	3.50%	4.00%
Medical cost trend rate (initial)		6.00%	6.50%	7.00%
Medical cost trend rate (ultimate)		5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Years to ultimate rate		2	3	4

The assumed initial health care cost trend rate used to measure the net periodic benefit costs.

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- Definition

The assumed ultimate health care cost trend rate used to measure the net periodic benefit costs.

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The assumed year when the ultimate health care cost trend rate is expected to be reached. Used to measure the net periodic benefit costs.

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- Definition

The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money.

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An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.

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-Glossary Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets

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- Definition

Expected rate of compensation increases (for pay-related plans).

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