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Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Millions		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2009 Senior Notes 8.25%, due 2013 Interest Rate Swaps Fair Value Hedges	Sep. 30, 2011 Interest Rate Swaps Interest Expense	Jun. 30, 2009 Interest Rate Swaps Fair Value Hedges Senior Debentures 7.50%, due 2010	Jun. 30, 2009 Senior Debentures 7.50%, due 2010	Jun. 30, 2009 Senior Notes 8.25%, due 2013
Derivatives and Hedges
Terminated interest rate swaps notional amount	$ 700
Face Value					250	450
Extinguishment of Debt Carrying Amount					222
Proceeds from termination of interest rate swaps		12		5
Derivative proceeds recognized as reduction to interest expense upon termination of interest rate swap agreements				4
Reduction in interest expense due to amortization of proceeds from terminated interest rate swaps			$ 11