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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, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | $ 40 | $ 34 | $ 32
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 14 | 12 | 3
Charged to Other Accounts | [1] | (3) | (4) | 1
Deductions | [2] | 4 | 2 | 2
Balance at End of Period |  | 47 | 40 | 34
Allowances for Sales Discounts |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 15 | 16 | 17
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 239 | 225 | 240
Charged to Other Accounts | [1] | (3) | (2) | (3)
Deductions | [3] | 234 | 224 | 238
Balance at End of Period |  | 17 | 15 | 16
Deferred Taxes |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 279 | 272 | 248
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 37 | 12 | 21
Charged to Other Accounts |  | 0 | 0 | 0
Deductions | [4] | 17 | 5 | (3)
Balance at End of Period |  | $ 299 | $ 279 | $ 272
[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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