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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, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | $ 47 | $ 40 | $ 34
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 15 | 14 | 12
Charged to Other Accounts | [1] | 3 | (3) | (4)
Deductions | [2] | 6 | 4 | 2
Balance at End of Period |  | 59 | 47 | 40
Allowances for Sales Discounts |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 17 | 15 | 16
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 248 | 239 | 225
Charged to Other Accounts | [1] | (4) | (3) | (2)
Deductions | [3] | 242 | 234 | 224
Balance at End of Period |  | 19 | 17 | 15
Deferred Taxes |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 299 | 279 | 272
Charged to Costs and Expenses |  | 46 | 37 | 12
Charged to Other Accounts |  | 0 | 0 | 0
Deductions | [4] | 43 | 17 | 5
Balance at End of Period |  | $ 302 | $ 299 | $ 279
[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 and benefits recognized to Other Comprehensive Income.

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