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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Schedule of Estimated Benefits Expected to Be Paid) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Pension Plan |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2024 | $ 957
2025 | 1,040
2026 | 1,066
2027 | 1,089
2028 | 1,111
Thereafter in the succeeding five years | 5,802
PBOP Plans |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2024 | 93
2025 | 93
2026 | 96
2027 | 87
2028 | 89
Thereafter in the succeeding five years | 471
Federal Subsidy |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2024 | (4)
2025 | (1)
2026 | (1)
2027 | (1)
2028 | (1)
Thereafter in the succeeding five years | $ (4)

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