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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves (Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | $ 110 | $ 84 | $ 73
Additions | 47 | 26 | 44
Deductions | (66) | (19) | (26)
Other | $ 9 | 19 | (7)
Balance at End of Year |  | $ 110 | $ 84

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