Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Fair value of long-term debt (including current maturities)	$ 596	$ 588

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