Other Financial Data (Gains On Sales Of Investments And Businesses) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Gains on sales of investments, net | $ 39 | $ 17 | $ 49 |
Gains on sales of businesses, net | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Gain on sale of investments and businesses | $ 39 | $ 23 | $ 49 |
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Gain Loss On Sale Of Investments And Business No definition available.
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The net realized gain (loss) on investments sold during the period, not including gains (losses) on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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