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Capital Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Capital Stock [Abstract]  
Capital Stock

Note 20. Capital Stock

Dividends

During 2020, 2019 and 2018, we paid cash dividends of $37 million, $148 million and $138 million, respectively, on our common stock. This excludes dividends earned on stock based compensation plans of $1 million, $2 million and $1 million for the years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. On April 16, 2020, we announced that we have suspended the quarterly dividend on our common stock.

Common Stock Repurchases

From time to time, we repurchase shares of our common stock under programs approved by the Board of Directors.  During 2020 and 2019, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.  During 2018, we repurchased shares totaling approximately $220 million under a program that expired on December 31, 2019.

We may repurchase shares delivered to us by employees as payment for the exercise price of stock options and the withholding taxes due upon the exercise of stock options or the vesting or payment of stock awards. During 2020, 2019 and 2018, we did not repurchase any shares from employees.