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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2010
SIRIUS XM [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
SIRIUS XM [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
SIRIUS XM [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
SIRIUS XM Preferred Stock [Member]
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| Market value | $ 5,665 | |||
| SIRIUS XM total assets | 7,740.0 | 7,229.0 | ||
| SIRIUS XM total liabilities | 7,588.0 | 6,930.0 | ||
| SIRIUS net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ 42 | $ 78 |
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This item represents the aggregate value of each identified investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting based on the quoted market price for those investments in common stock for which a quoted market price is available. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of liabilities reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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