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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | $ 36 | $ 38 | $ 50
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 2 | 15 | 8
Charged to Other Accounts | [1] | (1) | (3) | 2
Deductions | [2] | 5 | 14 | 22
Balance at End of Period |  | 32 | 36 | 38
Allowances for Sales Discounts |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 17 | 18 | 18
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 249 | 248 | 247
Charged to Other Accounts | [1] | (4) | (4) | 0
Deductions | [3] | 245 | 245 | 247
Balance at End of Period |  | 17 | 17 | 18
Deferred Taxes |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 220 | 176 | 225
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 26 | 55 | (59)
Charged to Other Accounts |  | 0 | 0 | 0
Deductions | [4] | (2) | 11 | (10)
Balance at End of Period |  | $ 248 | $ 220 | $ 176
[1] | Includes bad debt recoveries and the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
[2] | Primarily uncollectible receivables written off.
[3] | Sales discounts allowed.
[4] | Represents the net currency effects of translating valuation allowances at current rates of exchange.

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