Financing Obligations (Notes Sold) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 02, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	400
4.750% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount		$ 400
Stated interest rate		4.75%
Issue price as percentage of principal amount		98.989%
Repurchase price as percentage of principal amount upon change of control	101.00%
4.750% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member] \| Redemption Period, Prior to March 1, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	100.00%
Description redemption discount rate basis	Treasury Rate
Basis spread on redemption discount rate	0.30%
4.750% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member] \| Redemption Period, On or After March 1, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	100.00%

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