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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Jul. 15, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent of match |  | 7.00% |
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits |  |  | $ (45)
Other comprehensive income |  |  | 34
Deferred income taxes |  |  | $ 11
Subsequent Event |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |  |  |
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits | $ (112) |  |
Other comprehensive income | 84 |  |
Deferred income taxes | $ 28 |  |
Pension and other postretirement benefits plans |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |  |  |
Future remaining service period of eligible active employees (in years) |  |  | 3 years 4 months 24 days
Pension and other postretirement benefits plans | Subsequent Event |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |  |  |
Future remaining service period of eligible active employees (in years) | 3 years 4 months 24 days |  |

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