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Restructuring Actions and Exit Activities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020
2019 Restructuring Actions |
Accrued restructuring action balances | ​
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(Millions) |  | Employee-Related |
Accrued restructuring action balances as of December 31, 2019 | ​ | $ | 140 | ​
Cash payments | ​ |  | (12) | ​
Adjustments | ​ | ​ | (4) | ​
Accrued restructuring action balances as of March 31, 2020 | ​ | $ | 124 | ​

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