Represents the number of entities for which ownership structure was reorganized for the tax purposes.

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- Definition

Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement.

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

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-Section S99

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- Definition

When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date.

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- Definition

When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date.

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Details)	3 Months Ended									3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2010 item	Mar. 31, 2013 11.25% senior notes	Mar. 31, 2013 12.625% senior notes	Mar. 31, 2013 10.625% senior notes	Mar. 31, 2013 11.25% senior subordinated notes due 2016	Mar. 31, 2013 8.875% senior secured notes	Mar. 31, 2013 7.375% senior secured notes	Mar. 31, 2013 6.750% senior secured notes due 2020	Mar. 31, 2013 8.25% senior second lien notes	Mar. 31, 2013 8.75% / 10.00 PIK toggle senior second lien note
Debt
Interest rate (as a percent)		11.25%	12.625%	10.625%	11.25%	8.875%	7.375%	6.75%	8.25%
Interest rate on toggle note if interest is paid (as a percent)										8.75%
Interest rate on toggle note if interest is added to principal (as a percent)										10.00%
Number of entities for which ownership structure was reorganized for tax purposes	2