Form: S-3D

Automatically effective registration statement for securities issued pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans

September 14, 1999

Documents

EXHIBIT 23.2

Published on September 14, 1999




Exhibit 23.2


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
(and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.


/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Washington, D.C.
September 9, 1999