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	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011 Senior Notes 6.75%, due 2014	Dec. 31, 2010 Senior Notes 6.75%, due 2014	Sep. 30, 2010 Senior Notes 6.75%, due 2014	Jun. 30, 2010 Senior Notes 8.25%, due 2013
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Income taxes paid in cash:
U.S. Income taxes paid - continuing		2
Non-U.S. Income taxes paid - continuing	91	61
Non-U.S. income taxes paid - discontinued operations		7
Total income taxes paid in cash	91	70
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Interest rate, stated percentage (as a percent)				6.75%	6.75%	8.25%
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