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Supplemental Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	4. Supplemental Cash Flow Information Occidental paid United States federal, state and foreign income taxes for continuing operations of approximately $1.7 billion and $0.8 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The first six months of 2014 included taxes paid for the 2013 sale of a portion of its equity interest in Plains All-American Pipeline, L.P. The first six months 2013 included the collection of a $0.4 billion tax receivable. Interest paid totaled approximately $110 million and $122 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.