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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies -Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2021	$ 0
Cash distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(2)
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	6
Balance as of June 30, 2022	$ 4

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Carrying amount, attributable to parent and noncontrolling interests, of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. Includes stock with a put option held by an ESOP and stock redeemable by a holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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