Exhibit 23(b)

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement of our report dated March 3, 1995
included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 and to
all references to our Firm included in this Registration Statement.


                                             /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Washington, D.C.
January 18, 1996