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Note 5: Receivables, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Scheduleof Account Notesand Loans Receivable [Text Block]
NOTE 5:  RECEIVABLES, NET

   
As of December 31,
 
(in millions)
 
2012
   
2011
 
             
Trade receivables
  $ 684     $ 996  
Miscellaneous receivables
    106       107  
Total (net of allowances of $56 and $51 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)
  $ 790     $ 1,103  

Approximately $99 million and $191 million of the total trade receivable amounts as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, will potentially be settled through customer deductions in lieu of cash payments.  Such deductions represent rebates owed to customers and are included in Other current liabilities as of December 31, 2011 and Other current liabilities and Liabilities subject to compromise as of December 31, 2012 in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.