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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
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]    
Net earnings (loss) $ 355 $ 334
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (48) (40)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 493 463
Stock-based compensation 71 80
Cash payments for stock-based Compensation (15) (8)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation (11) (9)
Share of earnings of affiliates, net (38) (25)
Cash receipts from return on equity investments 31 25
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net 48 49
(Gains) losses on transactions, net   1
Impairment of intangible assets 7 19
Loss on extinguishment of debt 48  
Deferred income tax expense (67) (185)
Other, net 3 70
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Current and other assets 165 94
Payables and other current liabilities 66 (333)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 1,108 535
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 1,108 535
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Cash proceeds from dispositions 40 1,136
Investments in and loans to cost and equity investees (51) (371)
Capital expended for property and equipment (142) (176)
Purchases of short-term and other marketable securities (423) (1,013)
Sales of short term and other marketable securities 358 454
Other investing activities, net (12) (17)
Net cash used by investing activities (230) 13
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Borrowings of debt 3,233 3,710
Repayments of debt (2,920) (5,004)
Repurchases of Liberty common stock (736) (750)
Minimum withholding taxes on net settlements of stock-based compensation (16) (22)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation 11 9
Other financing activities, net (49) (39)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (477) (2,096)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash (31) (21)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 704 (1,591)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 902 2,291
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,606 700
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract]    
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations 273 230
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations (194) (181)
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations 371 (159)
Change in available cash held by discontinued operations (116) 88
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations $ 334 $ (22)