Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Performance-Based-Achieved [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Estimated fair value for the shares awarded (in dollars per share)	$ 33.98
Percentage of shares awarded on market performance target (as a percent)	100.00%
Percentage of shares awarded on market performance in excess of target (as a percent)	49.00%
Percentage of stock awarded based on market performance achieved (as a percent)	149.00%
Performance-Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Level of market performance achieved based on shares awarded, minimum (as a percent)	0.00%
Level of market performance achieved based on shares awarded, maximum (as a percent)	200.00%
Method used for calculation of performance of share	The fair value of the performance-based shares awarded was calculated using a Monte Carlo valuation model.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	216,188
Estimated fair value for the shares awarded (in dollars per share)	$ 39.52
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate	27.80%
Expected term (in years)	3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	0.36%
Time-Vested Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	126,582
Estimated fair value for the shares awarded (in dollars per share)	$ 33.75
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 8
Cost expected to be recognized, weighted average period (in years)	1.4
Aggregate market value of shares released and issued	$ 19
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Performance-Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years) for shares awarded	3 years
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Time-Vested Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years) for shares awarded	3 years

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Percentage Of Shares Awarded Based On Market Performance Achieved Maximum

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Percentage of shares awarded on market performance in excess of target

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As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest.

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The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years.

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Description of the period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year).

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The intrinsic value of equity-based payment equity instruments, excluding stock or unit options, granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology.

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The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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The period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior.

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For each plan, identification of the award pricing model or other valuation method used in calculating the weighted average fair values disclosed. The model is also used to calculate the compensation expense that is shown within the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow. Examples of valuation techniques are lattice models (binomial model), closed-form models (Black-Scholes-Merton formula), and a Monte Carlo simulation technique. Fair value is the amount at which an asset or liability could be bought or incurred or sold or settled in a current transaction between willing parties, that is, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. May include disclosures about the assumptions underlying application of the method selected.

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The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares.

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The range of expected volatilities used and the weighted-average expected volatility for an entity using a valuation technique with different volatilities during the contractual term.

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