QUARTERLY RESULTS Quarterly Results - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangibles Impairment Charges	$ 1,600	$ 1,576	$ 0	$ 0

Impairment recognized during the period and allocated to the reportable segment that results from the write-down of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets with the carrying amount of that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which are assessed at least annually for impairment.

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