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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Premiums Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt | $ 5 | $ 6
Southern California Edison |  |
Premiums Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt | $ 2 | $ 6

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