Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 11, 2011	Jun. 12, 2010	Jun. 11, 2011	Jun. 12, 2010
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 74	$ 72	$ 146	$ 119
Merger and Integration Costs included in Stock-Based Compensation	2	13	9	40
Weighted-average grant price, stock options		$ 66.50	$ 63.78
Weighted-average grant price, RSUs			$ 63.81	$ 66.46
Stock options granted		12.0	6.4
RSUs issued			5.2	4.6
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 76	$ 85	$ 155	$ 159

The portion of stock-based compensation included in merger and integration charges recorded in connection with the company's acquisitions of the acquired entities

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Price

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Price

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Total stock-based compensation that includes amounts recorded in stock-based compensation expense and amounts recorded in merger and integration charges.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

+ References

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
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The quantity of shares issuable on stock options awarded under the plan during the reporting period.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 123R
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Number of shares issued during the period related to Restricted Stock Awards, net of any shares forfeited.

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
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-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
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