CONSENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN, LLP

Published on March 31, 1999


EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of
our report included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed
Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-56089), Form S-8 (File No.
333-16837), Form S-3 (File No. 333-16647), Form S-3 (File No. 333-15407), Form
S-3 (File No. 333-60875) and Form S-3 (File No. 333-62855).




/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Washington, D.C.
March 29, 1999