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Workforce Reduction $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Employees
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract] |
Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost) | $ | $ 72
Voluntary Retirement Program |
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract] |
Entity Number of Employees | 400
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |
Entity Number of Employees | 400
Employee Severance |
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract] |
Entity Number of Employees | 150
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |
Entity Number of Employees | 150

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