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Income Taxes, Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Unrecognized Tax Benefits |  |  |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits | $ 284 | $ 816 | $ 847 | $ 897
Tax refund claims not yet filed but that we intend to file | 0 | (28) |  |
Interest and penalties | 105 | 86 |  |
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits presented in our balance sheets | $ 389 | $ 874 |  |

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