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SPECIAL ITEMS Other Special Items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Other Special Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Special items—other | $ 0 | $ 45 | $ 0
Settlement Fee [Member] |  |  |
Other Special Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Special items—other | 20 |  |
One-time Bonus Payment [Member] |  |  |
Other Special Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Special items—other | $ 25 |  |

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