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Income Taxes Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 624	$ 609	$ 615
Additions attributable to tax positions taken in the current year	0	8	0
Additions attributable to tax positions taken in prior years	11	7	28
Reduction attributable to tax positions taken in prior years	(541)	0	(25)
Lapse of statute	0	0	9
Balance at end of year	$ 94	$ 624	$ 609

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