The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with restructuring activities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and severance costs associated with established compensation plans.

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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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Restructuring, Impairment And Other Charges (Credits) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring, Impairment And Other Charges (Credits) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges				$ 89
Expected total cash expenditures associated with restructuring charges				49
Savings from restructuring				71
Assets impairment loss	44	130		81	130	(324)
Restructuring, impairment and other (credits) charges				133	129	(329)
Settlement of business interruption and property damage insurance claims			$ (324)			$ (324)