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Pension, Postretirement And Other Employee Benefit Plans - Change in Assumption of Benefit Obligation (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Pension Benefits |
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans And Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Line Items] |
100 basis points decrease in the weighted average discount rate | $ 858
100 basis points decrease in the weighted average discount rate | 96
100 basis points decrease in the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | 35
Other Postretirement Benefits |
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans And Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Line Items] |
100 basis points decrease in the weighted average discount rate | 48
100 basis points decrease in the weighted average discount rate | 0
100 basis points decrease in the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | $ 0

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