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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Total rental expenses	$ 18	$ 19	$ 19
Capital leases	96	63
Outstanding purchase commitments	146
Purchase obligation due	47
Stay period of the litigation	90 days
Second priority secured notes [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Investment In unrestricted subsidiary intended	135
Senior unsecured PIK term loans [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Guarantee issued, unrestricted subsidiary	$ 135