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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Premiums Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt | $ 3 | $ 13
Southern California Edison |  |
Premiums Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt | $ 0 | $ 13

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