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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Reduction of plan liability | $ 527 | $ 527 | $ 527 | $ 527
Amortization period of retirement benefits payable | 4 years 6 months | 4 years 6 months | 4 years 6 months | 4 years 6 months
Benefits modification amortization | $ 30 | $ 20 | $ 60 | $ 20

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