COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - OPERATING LEASE PAYMENTS (DETAILS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Minimum rental commitments, 2012	$ 264
Minimum rental commitments, 2013	224
Minimum rental commitments, 2014	192
Minimum rental commitments, 2015	173
Minimum rental commitments, 2016	141
Minimum rental commitments, thereafter	$ 505

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within one year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fifth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fourth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the third year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the second year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due after the fifth year from the balance sheet date on leases defined as operating.

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