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Investments (Schedule Of Investments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Investments [Abstract]      
Equity method investments [1] $ 936 $ 1,031  
Time deposits 17,154 50  
Available for sale debt instruments 596 405  
Equity and other investments 85 65  
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 83 [2] 86 [2] $ 176
Total 18,854 1,637  
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]      
Dividends received from equity method investments 149 $ 164  
Undistributed earnings from equity method investments $ 148    
[1] Dividends received were $149 and $164 during 2020 and 2019. Retained earnings at December 31, 2020 include undistributed earnings from our equity method investments of $148.
[2] Reflects amounts restricted in support of our workers’ compensation programs, employee benefit programs, and insurance premiums.Allowance for losses on available for sale debt instruments are assessed quarterly. All instruments are considered investment grade and, as such, we have not recognized an allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2020.