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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parentheticals) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Stockholders' Equity Parenthetical [Abstract] |  |  |
Benefit plan adjustments, tax | $ (7,400,000) | $ (3,400,000) | $ 13,000,000

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