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Shares and Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred compensation plan mark to market adjustment | $ 3 | $ 1 |
Preferred stock shares issued | 40,000 |  | 40,000
9.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C [Member] |  |  |
Preferred stock shares issued | 20,000 |  | 20,000
9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D [Member] |  |  |
Preferred stock shares issued | 20,000 |  | 20,000
Series C Preferred Stock Depositary Shares [Member] | 9.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C [Member] |  |  |
Percent of non cumulative preferred stock | 9.25% |  | 9.25%
Series D Depositary Shares [Member] | 9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D [Member] |  |  |
Percent of non cumulative preferred stock | 9.00% |  | 9.00%

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