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Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost | $ 12 | $ 9

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- Definition Amount of cost (reversal of cost) for pension and other postretirement benefits. + References No definition available. + Details
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