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1. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates Capitalized Cloud Computing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
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