SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
INCOME TAXES
Current year earnings repatriated	$ 79

Represents the amount of foreign earnings repatriated by the entity.

No definition available.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration