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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Book Values and Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Book values |  |
Fair Value And Carrying Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Line Items] |  |
Short-term debt | $ 299 | $ 301
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 1,105 | 210
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 15,232 | 17,149
Fair values |  |
Fair Value And Carrying Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Line Items] |  |
Short-term debt | 299 | 301
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 1,079 | 212
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations | $ 13,657 | $ 17,568

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