Consolidated Statement of Changes

in Net Assets Available for Benefits

For the years ended December 31 ($ millions)   2010   2009
NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 11,989 $ 10,987
Net investment income(Note 9)   1,530   1,348
Contributions (Note 10)   438   390
Benefit payments (Note 11)   (621)   (718)
Administrative expenses (Note 12)   (19)   (18)
NET INCREASE IN ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS   1,328   1,002

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.