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Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction | $ 3 | |||
| Revenue | 973 | |||
| Corporate cash of group | 794 | 1,239 | 847 | 1,353 |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ 576 | |||
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Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
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| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share | $ 0.00 | |||
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share | $ 0.00 | |||
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Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
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| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share | $ 1.02 | |||
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share | $ 0.98 | |||
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Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
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| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share | $ 3.45 | |||
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share | $ 3.37 | |||
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Pretax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of sales or other form of revenues attributable to the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from discontinued operations during the period, net of related tax effect, per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income or loss derived from discontinued operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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