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Note 15 - Share Repurchase Programs (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Notes Tables

Share Repurchase Program [Table Text Block]

		Number of Shares Purchased								Average Price Paid [a]
		2022				2021				2022				2021
First quarter [b]			11,014,201				6,691,421			$	249.95			$	209.50

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