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Employee Benefits - Expected Benefit Payments (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Postretirement Health Coverage | Salaried VEBA |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Maximum contribution threshold | $ 2,900,000 | $ 2,900,000

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