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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Effective income tax rate (percent) | 24.60% | 26.20%
Effective income tax rate, full year (percent) | 24.50% | 24.30%
Estimated tax plus interest | $ 145 |

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