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PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PROGRAMS - Pension Plan Amendments (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) benefitPlan | May 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Accumulated benefit obligation of company's pension plans | $ 3,280 | $ 3,010 |
Projected benefit obligation |  |  | $ 11
Number of defined benefit plans | benefitPlan |  | 1 |

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