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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Increase in income taxes benefit, change in tax rate | $ 136 |  |
Decrease in deferred income taxes | 136 |  |
Change in valuation allowance | (19) | $ 3 | $ 3
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate | $ 18 |  |

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