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Business Developments And Risks And Uncertainties (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) segments | Jun. 17, 2019 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of operating segments | segments | 3 |
Federal legislation passed to combat the economic impact | $ 2,700,000 |
GO And PBA Bonds [Member] | Plan support agreement [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Debt And Unsecured Claims Outstanding |  | $ 35,000
Puerto Rico [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Claims payments | 391 |
Outstanding bonds | $ 2,900 |

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