Form: S-3

Registration statement for specified transactions by certain issuers

September 16, 1999

EXHIBIT 23.2

Published on September 16, 1999




EXHIBIT 23.2


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

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

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Arthur Andersen LLP
Washington, D.C.
September 9, 1999