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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |  |
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Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($) market | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Other receivables |  | $ 60 | $ 91
Disposed of by Sale |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Other receivables | $ 20 |  |
Number of smaller markets sold | market | 6 |  |

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