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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Supplemental Cash Flow Information  
Supplemental Cash Flow Information

5.       Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

Occidental paid U.S. federal, state and foreign income taxes for continuing operations of approximately $1.6 billion and $1.3 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Additionally, net payments for income taxes related to discontinued operations were $0 and $46 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Interest paid totaled approximately $236 million (including $154 million for early extinguishment premium) and $83 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.