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Variable Interest Entities Variabile Interest Entities - Carry Value of Secured Notes from LSNI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Long-term debt | $ 2,822 | $ 2,929
Ambac [Member] |  |
Carry Value Secured Notes from LSNI | 535 | 656
Ambac Assurance Corporation [Member] |  |
Long-term debt | 2,822 | 2,929
Ambac Note Post Exit From Rehabilitation [Member] | Ambac Assurance Corporation [Member] |  |
Long-term debt | $ 1,763 | $ 1,940

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