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Pension, Postretirement Health Care and Other Benefits (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Pension Benefits
       
Net Pension and Postretirement Health Care Benefits Expense        
Service cost benefits earned during the period $ 30 $ 29 $ 90 $ 87
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 35 34 105 103
Expected return on assets (55) (51) (165) (153)
Amortization of losses 26 16 78 50
Amortization of prior service cost       (2)
Total Net Pension and Postretirement Health Care Benefits Expense 36 28 108 85
Postretirement Health Care Benefits
       
Net Pension and Postretirement Health Care Benefits Expense        
Service cost benefits earned during the period 3 3 7 7
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 1 1 2 3
Amortization of losses   1 2 3
Amortization of prior service cost (3) (3) (7) (7)
Total Net Pension and Postretirement Health Care Benefits Expense $ 1 $ 2 $ 4 $ 6