Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (SIRIUS XM Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Revenue | $ 540 | $ 570 | $ 2,051 | $ 1,554 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (91) | (120) | (290) | (385) |
| Operating income (loss) | 111 | 74 | 664 | 109 |
| Interest expense | (3) | (12) | (13) | (46) |
| Other income (expense), net | (196) | 27 | (31) | 106 |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | 42 | (27) | (256) | (86) |
| Net earnings (loss) | (43) | 74 | 377 | 129 |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | (42) | 74 | 378 | 132 |
| Other income (loss), net | 10 | 30 | 61 | 73 |
SIRIUS XM [Member] |
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| Revenue | 744 | 700 | 1,468 | 1,364 |
| Cost of revenue | (273) | (266) | (544) | (527) |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (231) | (237) | (452) | (445) |
| Restructuring charges and other | 0 | (2) | 0 | (2) |
| Operating income (loss) | 173 | 126 | 337 | 251 |
| Interest expense | (76) | (77) | (154) | (155) |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (3) | (2) | (5) | (3) |
| Net earnings (loss) | 173 | 15 | 251 | 57 |
| Depreciation and amortization | (67) | (69) | (135) | (139) |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (1) | (32) | (7) | (34) |
| Other income (loss), net | $ 80 | $ 0 | $ 80 | $ (2) |
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- Definition Total costs related to goods produced and sold during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of net Income or Loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.
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- Definition The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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