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INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 25, 2011
Jun. 26, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 25, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
INCOME TAXES            
U.S. statutory income tax rate (as a percent)       35.00%    
Effective tax rate, (as a percent) 24.10% 25.00%   25.50% 28.20% 26.50%
Net discrete income tax benefit   $ 29     $ 29  
Discrete income tax benefit 16          
Foreign income dividend distribution 6     6    
Additional reserves for uncertain tax positions   39     39  
Discrete income tax charges for prior year tax return true-up adjustments 13 2   13 2  
Discrete tax charges related to the UK tax law changes 3 3   3 3  
Discrete tax charges related to enactment of state tax law changes in Indiana     $ 4   $ 4