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Contingencies (Federal Government's Lawsuit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss contingency accrual, provision |  | $ 90
Implementation of Corrective Communications [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss contingency accrual, provision | $ 28 |

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