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Debt and Credit Agreements - Schedule of Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Five Separate Fixed-to-Floating Interest Rate Swaps |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Interest Expense Impact (Increase) Decrease | $ (5) | $ (8)

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