Income Taxes Income Tax Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net tax benefits	$ 55	$ 32	$ 39	$ 58
Net Tax Charges	$ 9
Tax Benefit associated with U.S. Research and Development Tax Credits				$ 22

Net tax charges to provision for income taxes on continuing operations associated with changes in accruals and deferred taxes for certain prior year tax positions and valuation allowances, partially offset by tax benefits associated with U.S. state tax rate changes.

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