CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Tax expense of actuarial gains	$ 23	$ 12
Tax benefit of prior service costs	$ 0	$ (30)

Other Comprehensive Income Change In Net Actuarial Gain Loss Tax

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