Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) Parenthetical Disclosure (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications for foreign currency translation adjustment	$ (75)

Discontinued Operations, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax

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