Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]

(19)Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net

Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to MEHC, net consists of the following components as of December 31 (in millions):

	2011			2010
Unrecognized amounts on retirement benefits, net of tax of $(182) and $(172)	$	(491	)	$	(461	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(307		)	(297		)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $96 and $375	142			561
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $10 and $15	15			23
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to MEHC, net	$	(641	)	$	(174	)