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Debt - FV, Maturities, etc. (Details) $ in Billions | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Long term debt value |  |
Leverage ratio, maximum | 4.5 |
Level 2 |  |
Long term debt value |  |
Fair value of the long-term debt | $ 7.6 | $ 8.3

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- Definition Represents the maximum level within which the entity is required to maintain its leverage ratio under the covenants of the credit agreement. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. + References No definition available. + Details
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