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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Matters - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Investment gains and losses recognized, time period (years) | 15 years
Other actuarial gains and losses recognized, time period (years) | 10 years
Difference between fair value and expected market related value of plan assets (percent) | 20.00%

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