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Other (Income) Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |
Other (income) expense | $ 0 | $ (2)

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