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Long-term and Short-term Debt (Short-term with Maturities of Year or Less) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Commercial paper | $ 99 | $ 100
Other Short-term Borrowings | 76 | 241
Short-term Debt | 175 | 341
Average daily balance | $ 237 | $ 300
Average days outstanding | 157 days | 155 days

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