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Restructuring and Transaction Costs (Schedule Of The Activity And Balances Associated With Restructuring Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 21 | $ 42
Ending balance | 18 | 31
Reduction of workforce [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring reserve activity | 11 |
Prior years' restructurings [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring reserve activity | (14) | (11)
Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 20 | 39
Ending balance | 17 | 30
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Reduction of workforce [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring reserve activity | 11 |
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Prior years' restructurings [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring reserve activity | (14) | (9)
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 1 | 3
Ending balance | $ 1 | 1
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Prior years' restructurings [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring reserve activity |  | $ (2)

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