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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables
Certain receivables allowances including allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 44	$ 40

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Represents current accounts receivables allowances including allowances for doubtful accounts.

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