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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]    
Net earnings (loss) $ 8,110 $ 151
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 0 (79)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]    
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction 70 9
Stock-based compensation 41 6
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net (17) (12)
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net (97) (111)
Losses (gains) on disposition of assets, net (7,479) 0
Deferred income tax expense (377) 31
Other Noncash Expense (18) 0
Other noncash charges (credits), net 5 4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Current and other assets 66 (7)
Payables and other current liabilities 35 116
Net cash provided by operating activities 339 108
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]    
Cash proceeds from dispositions 0 87
Cash (paid) for acquisitions, net of cash acquired 408 0
Proceeds from settlement of financial instruments, net 0 (183)
Investments in and loans to cost and equity investees (18) (2)
Repayment of loan by cost and equity investees 17 21
Capital expended for property and equipment (26) (2)
Net sales of short term investments (24) (20)
Net decrease in restricted cash 0 691
Net cash used by investing activities 357 592
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]    
Repayments of debt (1) (750)
Repurchases of Liberty common stock (140) (79)
Subsidiary shares repurchased by subsidiary (466) 0
Other financing activities, net 8 0
Net cash used by financing activities (599) (829)
Cash provided (used) by operating activities 0 (14)
Cash provided (used) by investing activities 0 (11)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities 550 (1)
Change in available cash held by discontinued operations 650 26
Net cash provided (used) by discontinued operations 1,200 0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,297 (129)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 603  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,900