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Equity (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of shares reserved for issuance under the Company's option plans | 18 |  |
Expenses from Equity Compensation Plans | $ 19 | $ 16 | $ 15
Total shares held by the company and it's subsidiaries | 24.5 |  |

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