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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017
Discounts and issuance costs of long term debt | $ 33 | $ 12
Southern California Edison Company |  |
Discounts and issuance costs of long term debt | $ 28 | $ 9

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