SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (DETAIL) (Issuance of Debt [Member], Senior Note Due 2022 Member, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Issuance of Debt [Member] \| Senior Note Due 2022 Member
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events Date	Oct. 17, 2012
Debt Instrument Face Amount	$ 600
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	$ 75

Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment.

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