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Claims and Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Claims and accounts receivable | $ 30 | $ 30
Government Services |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Government contract receivable | 29 | 29
Form 1s |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Government contract receivable | $ 1 | $ 1

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