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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (SIRIUS XM Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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| Revenue, Net | $ 1,078 | $ 135 | $ 1,867 | $ 170 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (185) | (41) | (339) | (74) |
| Operating income (loss) | 236 | 2 | 396 | (30) |
| Interest expense | (28) | (2) | (39) | (5) |
| Other income (loss), net | (1) | 8 | (6) | 10 |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (104) | (370) | 257 | (410) |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ 158 | $ 938 | $ 8,268 | $ 1,089 |
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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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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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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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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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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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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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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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